Patchwork Shiraz

Game pie, parsnip puree and red cabbage.

The 2012/13 growing season opened with a drier than average winter, followed by a much drier than average spring and summer. These conditions produced lighter weighted Shiraz crops with much smaller bunches and berries that were full of flavour. Although the summer was warm, it was without extremes and the nights were relatively cool, helping to maintain the freshness, the aromatics and a pristine fruit profile. 2013 was another great year for Yalumba Patchwork Shiraz.

The majority of parcels were then pressed and run to barrel, 14 months in American, French & Hungarian oak.

The grapes for Yalumba Patchwork Shiraz 2013 are sourced from Barossa vineyard sites that showcase important variations in age, micro-climates and soil types. All of these variations contribute to the diversity of flavours that Barossa Shiraz can exhibit. A combination of small and medium size static fermenters were used, with a fermentation cycle of between eight and 12 days. The wild yeasts present on the grape skins were allowed to initiate fermentation.

Established in 1849 Yalumba is Australia’s most historic family owned wine company. It remains fiercely independent and extremely progressive through the generational ownership by the Hill-Smith family. Yalumba’s longevity and success is a result of patience collaboration and progressive thinking. There is foresight to embrace the natural terroir to craft wines with individual character and a sense of purpose a spirit to reinvest in the land upon which it operates and knowledge to behave as a leader in the industry. It is committed to sharing stories of provenance gathered over more than 168 years of history of family winemaking.