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2002 Yalumba The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen
Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2011-2012)
ABV: 14%
Closure: Cork

A superb wine made from a blend of 78% Cabernet and 22% Shiraz, which has been matured in French oak, 55% of which was new. Totally opaque black crimson colour with black crimson hue. Superb nose of cedar followed by violets, blackcurrant and cassis delivering a perfumed lift. Mouthfilling palate with flavours of ripe plum, liquorice allsorts, cedar and cassis. Very spicy back palate. Perfect tannin balance. Very long aftertaste of liquorice, plum and cedar.
Cellar 3-4 years (2011-2012)
Alc/Vol: 14%

Other reviews... Very good colour for age, still showing strong red hues; intense, long and highly focused palate with a succulent mix of blackcurrant and blackberry fruit supported by cedar oak and a fine web of tannins. Drink by 2017. Tasted: 12 Aug 2008.
96 points - James Hallidays Wine Companion.