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    Yalumba FDR1A Cabernet Shiraz 2018

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      An Eden Valley revival of an Australian classic—structured, savoury and unapologetically serious.

      Yalumba’s FDR1A—short for “Fine Dry Red”—is more than a nod to history. First bottled in 1974 and quietly earning cult status, it was revived in 2000 and refocused in 2004 with a new identity: 100% Eden Valley fruit. The 2018 vintage upholds the blend’s hallmark balance and complexity, showcasing the cool-climate finesse of Cabernet Sauvignon (68%) and the depth and spice of Shiraz (32%).

      Cabernet from the Miles vineyard in Craneford brings cassis, florals and graphite structure. Shiraz from the Short’s Block near Angaston adds plush red fruits and earthy warmth. It’s a wine that builds in layers—licorice, raspberry jube, roasting meat and herbs—underpinned by precise acidity and fine tannins. Medium to full-bodied, this is no bruiser, but a poised, cellar-worthy red that delivers clarity and presence.

      Best decanted now for roast lamb or aged cheddar, or cellar confidently over the next 15+ years.

      An Eden Valley revival of an Australian classic—structured, savoury and unapologetically serious.

      Yalumba’s FDR1A—short for “Fine Dry Red”—is more than a nod to history. First bottled in 1974 and quietly earning cult status, it was revived in 2000 and refocused in 2004 with a new identity: 100% Eden Valley fruit. The 2018 vintage upholds the blend’s hallmark balance and complexity, showcasing the cool-climate finesse of Cabernet Sauvignon (68%) and the depth and spice of Shiraz (32%).

      Cabernet from the Miles vineyard in Craneford brings cassis, florals and graphite structure. Shiraz from the Short’s Block near Angaston adds plush red fruits and earthy warmth. It’s a wine that builds in layers—licorice, raspberry jube, roasting meat and herbs—underpinned by precise acidity and fine tannins. Medium to full-bodied, this is no bruiser, but a poised, cellar-worthy red that delivers clarity and presence.

      Best decanted now for roast lamb or aged cheddar, or cellar confidently over the next 15+ years.

      Maker

      Yalumba

      Varietal

      Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz

      Country

      Australia

      Region

      Barossa Valley, South Australia

      Vintage

      2018

      ABV

      14%

      Bottle size

      750ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Perfectly poised… all latent power and opulent fruit. Lovely stuff.

      — – Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion, 95 Points

      Yalumba

      Established in 1849, Yalumba is undoubtedly Australia’s most historic family owned wine company. It remains fiercely independent and progressive through the generational ownership by the Hill-Smith family. Today it is lead by Robert Hill-Smith, fifth generation & chairman. Yalumba has a long commitment to quality and possess incredible foresight in its selection of vineyard sites, new varieties and brands. Interestingly they operate the southern hemisphere’s only fully operational Cooperage, crafting bespoke oak barrels that elevate the wines aged within them. Their nursery is a global leader in wine innovation, growing, evaluating and supplying quality grape vines to the Australian wine industry.

      Yalumba shares the best of what Barossa and South Australia has to offer. While the Barossa is home base, they draw on the varied climates and soil types across South Australia to make wines grown in some of the country’s finest wine regions. Barossa is arguably the single most famous wine region in Australia, comprised of Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, making it one of the only areas in Australia to have neighbouring warm and cool climate growing conditions. Yalumba is privileged to have access to some of the oldest vineyards in the world in Barossa Valley, including 1889 bush vine Grenache and 1908 Shiraz. The Coonawarra estate is on prized terra rossa soil known as The Menzies Vineyard growing predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon vines.

      The Caley is the pinnacle of a long winemaking journey of excellence, that rightfully honours Yalumba’s most adventurous son, Fred Caley Smith. A blend of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and Barossa Shiraz, The Caley is a classic marriage of two noble varieties and two great Australian wine regions.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Herbaceous and spiced

      Currants, florals, raspberry jube and cedar with hints of earth and roasting meats.

      PALATE
      Elegant density

      Black fruits and licorice meet spice, graphite and a whisper of bay leaf.

      FINISH
      Polished and persistent

      Fine tannins and balanced acidity draw the wine out with savoury detail and length.

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