On a beautiful fall day after lunch we were off to visit our first winery in South Australia,Yalumba. Spaswinefood was about to discover why Yalumba Winery, a fifth generation family owned winery, is one of Barossa Valley's top wineries. Yalumba Winery was established in 1849 in Angaston, a small historic town, in the heart of the valley. Yalumba was a perfect introduction to Barossa Valley wines.
Besides discovering the history of this iconic property we were charmed by its stately grounds. Moreover, the winery is not only one of Australia’s oldest family owned wineries but it is the only Australian winery to have its own cooperage.
Soon after arriving at this impressive winery we headed to The Wine Room to taste some wines.
The Wine Room
During our visit to The Wine Room we were introduced to wines from Yalumba's different wine series (Rare & Fine, Distinguished Sites, Second Generation, Samuel's Garden, Organic, Y Series and Individuals). Our tasting began with a side by side tasting of two Rieslings.
1. Pewsey Vale Riesling 2014
2. Heggies Vineyard Riesling 2014
Other Yalumba white wines that we tasted included:
3. Eden Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2014
4. Adelaide Hills, Chardonnay 2013
5. The Virgilius Viognier 2013
After the white wines we tasted one rosé wine.
6. Rogers & Rufus, Grenache of Rosé 2014
The red wines we tasted included:
7. The Strapper GMS (Grenache, Syrah and Mataro) and 8. Samuel's Garden, Old Bush Vine Grenache 2014
9. Galway Malbec 2012
10. Running with the Bulls Tempranillo 2014
11. Samuel's Garden, The Guardian Shiraz Viognier 2010
12. Eden Valley, Hand Picked Shiraz Viognier 2012
13. The Scribbler 2012 (Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz)
14. Steeple Vineyard Shiraz 2009
15. The Signature (Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz) 2012
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| The Wine Room, Yalumba Winery © Spaswinefood |
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| Grape Press, Yalumba Winery © Spaswinefood |
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| Panorama of Yalumba Winery © Spaswinefood |
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| Fall Foliage, Yalumba Winery © Spaswinefood |
During our visit to The Wine Room we were introduced to wines from Yalumba's different wine series (Rare & Fine, Distinguished Sites, Second Generation, Samuel's Garden, Organic, Y Series and Individuals). Our tasting began with a side by side tasting of two Rieslings.
1. Pewsey Vale Riesling 2014
2. Heggies Vineyard Riesling 2014
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| Yalumba Winery, Pewsey Vale & Heggies Vineyard Riesling 2014 © Spaswinefood |
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Eden Valley, Pewsey Vale Riesling 2014 © Spaswinefood |
3. Eden Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2014
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| Eden Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2014 © Spaswinefood |
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| Hill-Smith Estate, Adelaide Hills, Chardonnay 2013 © Spaswinefood |
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| Eden Valley, The Virgilius Viognier 2013 © Spaswinefood |
6. Rogers & Rufus, Grenache of Rosé 2014
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| Rogers & Rufus, Grenache of Rosé 2014 © Spaswinefood |
7. The Strapper GMS (Grenache, Syrah and Mataro) and 8. Samuel's Garden, Old Bush Vine Grenache 2014
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| Strapper GMS & Samuel's Garden Old Bush Vine Grenache 2014 © Spaswinefood |
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| Barossa Valley, Galway Malbec 2012 © Spaswinefood |
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| Running with the Bulls Tempranillo 2014 © Spaswinefood |
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| Samuel's Garden, The Guardian Shiraz Viognier 2010 © Spaswinefood |
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| Eden Valley, Hand Picked Shiraz Viognier 2012 © Spaswinefood |
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| Yalumba Winery, The Scribbler 2012 © Spaswinefood |
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| Steeple Vineyard Shiraz 2009 © Spaswinefood |
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| Yalumba Winery, Signature 2012 © Spaswinefood |
We tasted an amazing selection of Yalumba Winery wines from entry level to fine wines, like Yalumba's Hand Picked Shiraz Viognier and The Signature. This tasting was an introduction to what we were to expect during our exploration of the Barossa Valley.
Yalumba Winery: A prefect introduction to Barossa Valley Wines
Yalumba Winery, like the Barossa Valley, is well known for wines range from robust Shiraz to delicate Rieslings. Yalumba not only offers Barossa's wine stars, Shiraz and Riesling but it also offers Cabernet Sauvignon, Mataro, Grenache, Viognier and others wines typical of this wine region. Yalumbra was indeed a perfect introduction to Barossa Valley, Australia’s best-known wine region. International critics have ranked Barossa with Bordeaux, Napa, and Tuscany.
Yalumba Winery: A prefect introduction to Barossa Valley Wines
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| Yalumba Winery, Angaston © Spaswinefood |
Getting to and from the Yalumbra Winery and the Barossa Valley
Yalumbra Winery is located in Angaston, one of the oldest towns in South Australia, an hour’s drive from Adelaide. Barossa Valley is easily accessible by car, bus and train. Adelaide, South Australia is served by domestic and international flights. The other main towns in the valley include Tanunda, Nuriootpa, Lyndoch and Williamstown. The Barossa Valley is also a perfect base for exploring the nearby wine areas of Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley and Murray River.
Barossa Valley's grape growers, winemakers and chefs continue to push new boundaries, offering gastronomic explorers many adventures. The Barossa Valley Wine Region towns, villages and hamlets culinary delights, range from farmers markets to fine dining. Similarly you will find accommodations for every budget. There are many things to do and see, such as hot-air ballooning, cycling and so much more. What the Barossa Valley has to offer rivals any top wine region in the world.
Barossa Valley's grape growers, winemakers and chefs continue to push new boundaries, offering gastronomic explorers many adventures. The Barossa Valley Wine Region towns, villages and hamlets culinary delights, range from farmers markets to fine dining. Similarly you will find accommodations for every budget. There are many things to do and see, such as hot-air ballooning, cycling and so much more. What the Barossa Valley has to offer rivals any top wine region in the world.
I invite you to join me in my travels in South Australia and elsewhere at Spaswinefood, or you can visit my travel column at the Examiner.
Sharon
April 2015
Angaston, Australia
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