Yalumba The Caley 2012
6000 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah Barossa, Australia 2012
Yalumba The Caley 2012 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah (Barossa, Australia), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, beef stew, barbecue.
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£1785.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Syrah prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Syrah prior
tannin
5 / 5
very firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Syrah prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Syrah prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Syrah prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Barossa · Australia
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
lexicon
ABV
14%
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
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About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Typical for Cabernet Sauvignon · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
2012 was the first vintage of Yalumba’s flagship wine, The Caley. It is a blend of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and old vine Shiraz from the Barossa. It is bold and expressive with notes of warm blackberries, cassis, five spice, cedar and anise. It is firmly structured and powerful with grainy tannins, fresh acidity and deep, but fleshy, fruit. Drink 2020-2045.
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