“Not only the greatest wine to ever emerge from the hallowed halls of Yalumba, it is categorically the finest exemplar of the great of the great Australian blend of the modern era, and the equal of the greatest in history” 100 points, Tyson Stelzer
“…an x-factor that transports into an otherworldly plane that is simply jaw-dropping” 20+/20 points, Matthew Jukes
“…a release that challenge[s] the Granges and the Hill of Graces” Ken Gargett
Every once in a while, a release arrives that stops us in our tracks and demands undivided attention. Undeniably, the 2021 Yalumba Caley is one of these. I’ve seen it compared to the 1962 Penfold’s Grange, a historic release of mythical repute, and not one, but two seasoned experts awarding perfect scores, and a chorus of 99’s and 98’s after that.
The verdict is in - this is one to make space in the cellar for.
In addition to the Caley, and the 2023 Yalumba Signature, we’re offering the 2016 releases of each. The 2016 Caley is an exceptional vintage to compare with the 2021, having been the next most recent vintage to receive a perfect score from Matthew Jukes.
The Caley
A bastion of classic Australian winemaking, the Cabernet Shiraz blend, is elevated here to soaring heights by Yalumba’s ‘The Caley’. As a Torero might rein in a bull, the Caley captures two of Australia’s most powerful regions, bringing together Coonawarra Cabernet and Barossa Shiraz in a single bottle.
The Caley Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2021 / RRP $450 $380ea
“I have bestowed a perfect score on an Australian table wine only once in the past decade, and The Caley 2021 is every bit deserving.” 100 points - Tyson Stelzer
The Caley Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2016 / RRP $550 $469ea
“…one of the greatest expressions of this great Australian blend of recent decades… A vintage to hark back to for another half century yet” 99 points - Tyson Stelzer
The Signature
The Signature is an ode not only to a style that is quintessentially Aussie, but an annual dedication to a member of the Yalumba family.
The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2023 / RRP $75 $65ea
“This is a cracking release, one of their best. […] balanced, youthful, offering real persistence and coiled power” 96 points - Wine Pilot
The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2016 / RRP $95 $80ea
“…significant mouth-coating tannins seamlessly interwoven with outstanding fruit plus an almost never-ending finish. The overall experience is truly seamless…” 98 points - Wine Pilot
