Yalumba is a 5-generation (165-year) Barossa Family-owned producer who owns a large portion of the finest old vine vineyards in this world-famous wine region. And, very rare in Australia… they also have their oak cooperage (make their barrels from scratch) enabling them to air dry the oak as long as they want plus full control over the level of toast per barrel. Best old vine vineyards and total control of oak quality and style… it should not be such a surprise then that this bargain-priced Samuel’s Collection Barossa Shiraz shocked with a huge 98/100 score at Winestates.

Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry infused with dark chocolate, licorice, vanilla spice, and cedary, toasty oak. The luscious, full-flavored palate is embedded in fine, chalky tannins and juicy acidity.