2018 Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 1500ml

97 POINTS

Ray Jordan - Winepilot.com

Love to see this classic Aussie blend of cabernet and shiraz reminding us of how good it can be. This is one of Australia’s most famous blended reds that says so much about our wines and wine styles in this country. It’s the 48th release and the signatory is the recently retired MD Nick Waterman. I think Nick would be happy with this one, as it’s clearly one of the finest yet in this distinguished long line. Lovely perfumed spicy cedary notes on the nose, while the palate is supremely structured with power and finesse. Lovely with the slightly grainy textured tannins supporting the beautiful, concentrated fruit. Winemaker Kevin Glastonbury has done ya proud Nick.

96 POINTS

Dave Brookes - Halliday's Wine Companion

Since its first release in 1962, The Signature has been Yalumba's deep dive into the classic Australian blend from the Barossa and one that honors the people who have enhanced the traditions and culture of Yalumba. There is a resonance and depth to this release that I really like. Wonderfully pure and concentrated blackberry and plum fruits, layered with spice, dark chocolate, earth, cedar and oak nuance. Succulent and sinewy in the mouth, it flexes considerable muscle, yet remains purely fruited and approachable even at this stage of its evolution. Rich and balanced with fine, ripe tannin and plenty of energy for such depth of fruit. Lovely.

96 POINTS

Dave Brookes - Halliday's Wine Companion

Since its first release in 1962, The Signature has been Yalumba's deep dive into the classic Australian blend from the Barossa and one that honors the people who have enhanced the traditions and culture of Yalumba. There is a resonance and depth to this release that I really like. Wonderfully pure and concentrated blackberry and plum fruits, layered with spice, dark chocolate, earth, cedar and oak nuance. Succulent and sinewy in the mouth, it flexes considerable muscle, yet remains purely fruited and approachable even at this stage of its evolution. Rich and balanced with fine, ripe tannin and plenty of energy for such depth of fruit. Lovely.

94 POINTS

James Suckling

Inviting aromas of blackcurrant, sliced plum, graphite, crushed stone and bark. Full-bodied with silky tannins. Structured and elegant, with a bevy of red and black fruit washing over the palate with steady intensity. Subtle baking-spice complexity and some oak is laced into the solid core of fruit. Long. Best after 2024.

91 POINTS

Decanter World Wine Awards

Intense black fruit nose, with a fresh palate of blackberry and blackcurrant. Abundant tannins add structure to the intense fruit richness.

91 POINTS

Decanter World Wine Awards

Intense black fruit nose, with a fresh palate of blackberry and blackcurrant. Abundant tannins add structure to the intense fruit richness.