Wines

2012 was the first vintage of Yalumba’s flagship wine, The Caley. It is a blend of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and old vine Shiraz from the Barossa. It is bold and expressive with notes of warm blackberries, cassis, five spice, cedar and anise. It is firmly structured and powerful with grainy tannins, fresh acidity and deep, but fleshy, fruit. Drink 2020-2045.

The 2012 vintage of The Caley represents a remarkable achievement in Australian winemaking. It is a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra and Shiraz from the Barossa Valley. This wine displays a complex bouquet of dark fruits, savory spices, and fine-grained tannins, reflecting the exemplary terroirs from which it originates. Deep ruby color, with a complex nose of blackberry, plum, and hints of chocolate and eucalyptus. The palate is rich and full-bodied, offering layers of dark fruit, spice, and well-integrated oak, leading to a long, elegant finish. Multiple awards and high ratings from wine critics.

The Caley is Yalumba's pinnacle of winemaking, a blend of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and Barossa Shiraz. This cross-regional, super-fine wine showcases the best of South Australia's famous wine regions. Each vintage of The Caley is a testament to Yalumba's dedication to crafting exceptional red wines. Named after Fred Caley Smith, the grandson of Yalumba's founder, it captures the spirit of adventure and innovation.

Yalumba is Australia's oldest family-owned winery, founded in 1849 by British migrant and English brewer Samuel Smith. The winery is located in the Barossa Valley and is renowned for producing a wide range of high-quality wines. Yalumba is committed to environmental sustainability, with a focus on organic viticulture and winemaking practices. The winery is also known for its innovation, such as developing its own yeast strains for fermentation.