I've never been wowed by previous vintages of this wine, despite the ravings of many others. But this one is different. It was decanted, left for about 90 minutes and then poured back into the bottle. About 4 hours from when it was opened to when we tasted it. Dark purple coloured wine with a huge nose of cocoa, cocoa and more cocoa. Full bodied, seemingly low acidity (why do I have a feeling TORB is going to fire back with the actual pH ), but not overly jammy. Huge plum and black currant flavours on a deliciously long finish. Much better than the '01 imho and I'm buying. 95 points.

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Steve- is this a Cab/Shiraz blend ?

Yes it is. I have edited the title to clarify. Thanks.

A strong nose of black licorice,cedar, chocolate, cassis and plum. More plum and blackberry/currant notes on a lush low acidic palate. Fleshy and a long sweet finish. 93 points

MWP 95+ points tasting

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Were we smelling the same wine?

• 2002 Yalumba The Signature - Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley (12/3/2006)
  Nice deeep ruby red with violet edge. Nose of sweet wood, cedar and chocolate. Great body, balance and finish of fruits and pepper. Nice long finish.
  Have to get some !! (95 pts.)

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I've had more than my fair share of cooked '99s, '00s and '01s. To say I am gun-shy would be a bit of an understatement were this wine is concerned.

Popped and poured.

Blood red in the glass; barely translucent. Aromas of anise and tobacco and leather leap out of the glass. The cabernet flavors dominate the somewhat mellow shiraz characteristics - notes of black fruits and pepper. Cedar and cherry are also present. Soft, fine tannins are integrated nicely at this stage. Medium to full-bodied. A finish that goes on a very long time. This is a soft, pleasant wine which is approachable now and cellarable. Very good value for around $30.

40+5+5+17+18+8=93

Hiya Steve 8

I just noticed I do have a bottle of Yalumba Signature 2002... ready to drink now? Or hold?

Ready to drink now OR hold IMO.

Dunno if you'll hear from Steve8. He last posted on this particular thread 12/06.

Thanks for your input Dannyk8232


And yes, I did notice it was an old post, but he iz a drinking buddy of mine, hehe

Lovelandre, I would agree with Danny, but I'm going to hold the two bottles I have for a few years before opening.

well ok,

I shall hold off drinking mine, and then we shall all consume \em in one fell swoop

I havn't had the signature but we have the Y series Shiraz Vionier by the glass at work and is very good for an inexpensive wine.

I'm thinking of having this tomorrow. Anyone have some recent notes (aside from Cellar Tracker)? Thank you in advance.

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Originally posted by Mezzo Litro:
I'm thinking of having this tomorrow. Anyone have some recent notes (aside from Cellar Tracker)? Thank you in advance.

Hi Mezzo Litro - are those the bottles you picked up from me? Let me know how it drinks

Hey theweb. Yup, these are the ones. I'm not 100% sure what I'll be opening tomorrow, but if I do open one, I'll be sure to make a note.