YALUMBA SAMUEL’S COLLECTION BUSH VINE GRENACHE 2023

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"With more than 170 years of unbroken independence, Yalumba continues to make wine at its founder’s home estate under the direction of the same family today. Samuel’s Collection honours Yalumba’s founder Samuel Smith, his spirit of independence and conviction to invest in the land and make great wine.

Made from a collection of gnarled old bush vines planted between 1929 – 1974. These vineyards produce small quantities of fruit with a high concentration of flavours. A range of terroir can be seen across the different vineyards, from sandy soils to sandy loam to red-brown earth over red clay. Each parcel of fruit has individuality, creating intriguing complexity.

Deep in colour with a bright garnet hue. This fruit dominant wine opens with lively cherry, raspberry and red forest fruits layered over floral rose notes. Time in the glass reveals intriguing aromas of Mediterranean herbs, nettle and anise. Medium-bodied and juicy with superb balance between fruit and spice offering freshness and softness with an underlying power supported by mouth-coating tannins. 50% of the wine spent 10 months in older puncheons."

5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, November 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Charming and elegantly perfumed, the bouquet shows sweet plum, raspberry, violet and warm spice aromas. The palate displays silky-smooth mouthfeel combined with fleshy texture and finely melded tannins, finishing lingering and velvety."

5 Stars & 18.5/20 (93) Candice Chow, Raymond chan Reviews, December 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Medium ruby-red, even colour throughout. The nose is gently full, with aromas of raspberry, wild strawberry, bramble, floral and anise. Medium-full bodied, aromas of raspberry, wild strawberry and blueberry intertwined with sweet floral and a touch of anise and spice. Juicy acidity flows smoothly on a silky palate, unfolding subtle spices and lends a long, graceful finish. This old bush vine Grenache is elegant with unmistakable varietal characters, silky mouthfeel and strength. Match with shepherd's pie and lamb stew over the next 5+ years. Fermented to 14% alc, 50% of the wine spent 10 months in older puncheons."

92/100 James Halliday's Wine Companion, October 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Mid-ruby with aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant fruits cut with gingery spice, pressed purple flowers, dried orange rind, exotic spice and earth. Plenty of space and spicy detail on the palate with billowing, powdery tannins and a sprightly mineral line. Super value here."

92/100 Cameron Douglas MS, November 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"A softer, elegant bouquet with a satin frame aromas of plums and red flowers, there’s a touch of fruit spice and cherry then a layer of stone and clay earthy qualities. Oak is low to zero on the nose. A dry wine touches the palate with fine tannins, core of red fruits flavours and accentuated by the acid line. Balanced, well made and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2030."