Chateau Yaldara 'Estate' Shiraz 2015
Primary flavours
Blueberry
Dark Fruit
Plum
Earthy
Herbs
Liquorice
Olives
Pepper
Smoky
Details
This is a pepper-packed Shiraz with a full body and plenty of gum-gripping tannin. It has a chocolate-filled profile with blue fruits and lingering pastrami flavours. Upon initial sip, you'd think it was all blood, sweat and muscle, but as it opens up it'll show you an elegant side and a pretty touch of lavender.
Shiraz is a world-beater. Starting small in the southern reaches of France, it has spread to all corners of the world, and is known for producing some of the world’s great red wines, capable of perfume, power and persistence. Local versions are luscious and fruity, loaded with plum, raisin and plenty of oaky richness. European expressions however can be more savoury and tend towards flavours of olive, black cherry and pepper. Both are equally delicious, and are simply a matter of taste!
Shiraz is a world-beater. Starting small in the southern reaches of France, it has spread to all corners of the world, and is known for producing some of the world’s great red wines, capable of perfume, power and persistence. Local versions are luscious and fruity, loaded with plum, raisin and plenty of oaky richness. European expressions however can be more savoury and tend towards flavours of olive, black cherry and pepper. Both are equally delicious, and are simply a matter of taste!
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, high tannins, high alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
South Australia
country
Australia
Grape type
Shiraz
Wine Maker
Yaldara
Alcohol
15%
Vintage
2015
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Conventionally Made
State
SA
Pairing guide
This wine brings together some big, flavourful grape varietals, and the resulting wine bursts with notes of dark fruit and spice, making it ideal for pairing with some seriously bold ingredients. Obviously, this wine is going to pair brilliantly with all of your Shiraz classics, such as barbequed meats, grilled aubergines, burgers, steaks and all the rest, but it will also be a great match for classic dishes featuring meats in tomato sauce, such as spaghetti bolognese and chilli con carne. Fajitas and burritos will also work well if you want to keep things fun and casual, as well as dishes featuring beetroot, smoked fish or game. We'd even be tempted to drink this wine alongside a block of good quality dark chocolate... but we know that might be a controversial choice!
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Food
Lots of Herbs
BBQ
Red Meat
Lamb
Tastes
Rich
Moods
Any and all
Seasons
Winter
Recipe Matches
Wine region
South Australia, Australia
South Australia is a wide and varied state when it comes to wine production. From the coastal regions of Limestone Coast and McLaren Vale, to the warmer inland valleys of Barossa and Eden, to the flats of Langhorne Creek, there's a range of terroirs and temperatures across this wide brown land. As a result, wines labelled with only South Australia can display a range of flavours! The state is probably best known for Shiraz, Grenache and Cab Sav in reds, and Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay in white. Whatever your flavour, there's plenty to explore!
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