Description
Production area/appellation: Barossa Valley
Total SO2: 112 mg/L
Alcohol: 14%
pH level: 3.57
Acidity: 6.21 g/L
Yalumba Distinguished Sites The Steeple 2018
W I N E D E S C R I P T I O N
Drawn from a distinguished vineyard in the hamlet of Light Pass, The Steeple Shiraz is a true
single vineyard wine. This wine is from biodynamically grown, low yielding centenarian vines
planted in 1919. In the shadow of the Light Pass Immanuel Lutheran Church steeple, the roots
of these old vines run deep into the ancient Barossa soils, yielding intensely flavored Shiraz
grapes to create a wine of richness, texture, concentration and length.
Sourced from Yalumba’s Steeple vineyard at Light Pass on the Barossa Valley floor, this old
block of Shiraz was planted in 1919 on its own roots in fine, sandy loam, red-brown earth. This
soil is well drained and consists of a marked contrast in texture between the surface soil and
the subsoil. The 1.34 hectare vineyard sits at an elevation of 280 meters above sea level. The old
vines, planted at 3-meter spacings in north south rows are trained with 4 rods on two wires
which ensures an even distribution of bunches along the trellis. Matured for 15 months in 20%
new French oak barriques, balance in older French oak barriques.
T A S T I N G N O T E S
The nose is immersed in blueberries and plums leading into very inviting red spices,
cranberries and pomegranate. Medium to full-bodied, it is generous with plump fruits and dark
cherries. Textural, intriguing and velvety smooth.
F O O D P A I R I N G
Slow roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel and citrus or wild mushroom ragù and creamy polenta.
V I N E Y A R D & P R O D U C T I O N I N F O
W I N E M A K I N G & A G I N G
A N A LY T I C A L D A TA
P R O D U C E R P R O F I L E
Estate owned by: Robert Hill-Smith
Winemaker: Louisa Rose
Total acreage under vine: 650
Estate founded: 1849
Region: Barossa Valley
Country: Australia
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