YALUMBA GALWAY VINTAGE SHIRAZ 2023

Yalumba are the kings of value when it comes to Australian reds and they have delivered again with the latest release of Galway Vintage Shiraz. So tasty, so easy to drink and really sharply priced. 

First produced in the 1940's Yalumba Galway Vintage has always had the mandate to exceed the expectations of even the most demanding red wine drinker and still to this day it is produced entirely from Barossa fruit. 

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Yalumba Galway Vintage has always had the mandate to exceed the expectations of even the most demanding red wine drinker. Sourced from vineyards throughout the renowned Barossa region. A range of terroir can be seen across the different vineyards, from sandy soils to sandy loam, to red-brown earth over red clay, ideal for growing expressive Shiraz.

Aromas of ripe plum and dark fruits entwined with subtle notes of vanilla, blackcurrant and savoury roast hinting at its complex, earthy character. Cinnamon and cloves add warmth, while black tea and bay leaf bring complexity to the nose with a touch of blackcurrant. Beautifully balanced with vibrant, red fruit flavours. Soft tannins provide smooth, velvety texture. Well structured with balanced acidity and fine, elegant tannins on the finish."

90/100 Cameron Douglas MS, July 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"Classic Shiraz scents of ripe red berry fruits, some spice and dried herb with moments of licorice and peppercorn. Flavours on the palate suggest red currant and tart raspberry then plum and milk chocolate. The use of oak adds a touch of smoke and tannin. Plenty of acidity and drive. Well made with best drinking from 2025 through 2030."

90/100 Sam Kim, Wine Obit, July 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"It's fruit-forward and fragrant on the nose, showing dark plum, floral, subtle spice, and toasted almond characters. The palate is succulent and supple, well supported by fine-grained tannins, making it silky and lingering with tasty fruit flavours. At its best: now to 2029."

18/20 (90) Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, July 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"Deep ruby-red with a dark purple hue, lighter on the rim. The nose is full, packed with aromas of plum, blackberry, cedar, eucalyptus and an amalgam of spice. Full-bodied, aromas of dark plum and blackberry have a ripe core, entwined with cedar, eucalyptus, black pepper, clove and mocha. The fruit is rich with a dense mouthfeel, supported by lively acidity. Smooth yet robust tannin extraction provides structure and grip, unfolding mocha and cedar on a long finish. Match with beef short ribs and roasted lamb over the next 5+ years. Fermented to 14.5% alc, aged with a selection of French, Hungarian and American oak for 10 months."