Description
"2012 was an almost perfect growing season in the Barossa. La Niña conditions moderated throughout 2011 leading to good soil moisture for the growing vines to access. Average temperatures through spring and early summer enabled the vines to flourish with healthy, balanced canopies and good fruit set. Mild conditions through January to March allowed the grapes to ripen in ideal conditions producing fruit with outstanding depth of flavour and concentration." - Vintage Conditions
"Blood red in colour with hues showing some maturity. Complex aromas of ground coffee, chocolate and red fruits. The palate still shows the 2012 vintage vibrancy and tension, now layered with complex umami and cedar. This wine is deep, even, long and utterly delicious." - Tasting Notes
"Spent 20 months in high quality French, Hungarian and American oak barrels made in Yalumba's own onsite cooperage. This is one of the richest and most opulent vintages of The Signature in the 41 years since the first was made. While the blackcurrant and blackberry fruit flavours dominate the oak, the wine has a certain elegant juiciness that offers drinking at any stage over the next 20+ years, as the tannins are supple and fine, the overall balance perfect." - 96 Points, James Halliday, Halliday's Wine Companion
