YALUMBA SANCTUM CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022

The previous 2021 vintage of this was Yalumba's most awarded wine in the history of the company, which is pretty remarkable when you consider they have been around for over 175 years! Unfortunately, that vintage is now sold out, but the good news is, the 2022 is every bit as good, and we expect this will do just as well in the upcoming wine shows again this year.

Offering insane value for money at this deal price, Sanctum comes off Yalumba’s Menzies Vineyard that lies in the heart of Coonawarra, the holy grail of all Cabernet purists, and for over 35 years has produced some of the region's best.

Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"Yalumba’s Menzies Estate Vineyard lies in the heart of Coonawarra on the famous terra rossa soil over limestone. This valuable patch of land is the holy grail of all Cabernet purists; just 2 kilometres wide and 20 kilometres long, with soil vivid red in colour. For more than 30 years Yalumba has made wines of excellence with grapes from this vineyard, earning its place in the inner Sanctum of Coonawarra.

Good rainfall in late winter and early spring replenished the soils and gave the vines plenty of available water to start the growing season. A mild and wet spring kept moisture levels up to the growing vines. Summer and autumn were mild and dry, ideal for ripening the grapes which were harvested at the perfect ripeness in April.

Deep crimson in colour. Intense aromas of blueberries, violets, dark red plums and dark berries. Rich and vibrant, the wine bursts with fresh, intense red and blue fruits, the palate is structured with the mid-palate balanced by fine, long tannins. Matured for 10 months in older French oak hogsheads and barriques."

5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, March 2025 (2022 Vintage)
"This immediately appeals to the nose, showing blackcurrant, dark plum, clove, subtle tobacco, and assorted nut aromas. The palate is equally appealing with excellent weight and delicate texture, beautifully supported by polished tannins, making it sturdy yet balanced with a lengthy, delectable finish. At its best: now to 2032."

92/100 Cameron Douglas MS, March 2025 (2022 Vintage)
"Rich and dark in colour that matches the bouquet – rich and dark fruited with blackberry and roasted plums, there’s a black olive note just before the spice and smoke of wood layers in. Dry on the palate with the impact of tannins and acidity biting first, these are contrasted by the fleshy core fruits. The wine has a bold muscley frame and fleshy chewy core. It’s balanced and well made with a decent finish. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2030+."