"Charming and enticing, the fragrant bouquet shows Black Doris plum, blueberry, violet and hazelnut aromas with a hint of spicy overtone. The palate is equally satisfying with succulent fruit intensity together with velvety texture and silky tannins, finishing persistent and delectable. At its best: now to 2034" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2023

"Aromas and flavours of licorice and black currant, toasty vanilla laved wood scents, pepper spice and a natural earth and leather quality. Firm and dry on the palate, youthful with a core of ripe blackcurrant and ark berry fruit flavours, some floral highlights. Acidity sets the backbone of this wine in place with ripe fruit flavours for contrast and depth. Well made with a fairly lengthy finish and offering great drinking from 2023 through 2027+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Oct 2023

"Ripe and dark-fruited cooking spices, roasted peppercorns and earthy undertones. Full-bodied, dry and firm with polished texture. Structured and a little chewy at the end with cedary and walnuty notes and a lingering, spiced finish. Drink now" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com, Jan 2024

"Elegant and moderately concentrated shiraz with raspberry, blackberry, vanilla, mocha and liquorice flavours. A core of sweet fruit adds appeal and balances fine, drying tannins. A thread of spice adds complexity" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, The Real Review, Sep 2023

Initially soft and inviting on the palate there are plums, chocolate and cinnamon notes. Over time the wine shows itself to be generous and encompassing as it reveals dark fruit, hazelnut, toffee, clove and floral aromas. With a perfectly balanced and silky palate it offers good length and a savoury finish.

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.

Sourced from Barossa vineyards where the vines range from young (approximately 10 - 15 years old) to old (greater than 35 years). They are planted in a diverse range of sites and have slight variations in micro-climates and soil types, including red brown earths, sandy loams or dark clay soils. These variations contribute to the diversity of flavours in Samuel’s Collection Barossa Shiraz.

A wet start to the season with the most significant rainfall totals since 1996. After three consecutive seasons with lower than average rainfall the Barossa welcomed this winter rain, which filled soil water reserves and enabled the vines to happily start growing. Mild summer temperatures created an ideal ripening environment, allowing the grapes to reachfull maturity while retaining lovely natural acidity. 

Food Pairing: This wine was made to be paired with food. Enjoy with a slow cooked leg of lamb with thyme, sage and rosemary served with baked potatoes. Alternatively, a white pizza sauce base topped with thinly sliced potato, sage, rosemary and rock salt would be delicious.