Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier

The Exotic, Perfumed Rhone-Style Masterpiece of South Australia

Elevate your red wine expectations and discover the brilliant, aromatic harmony of Yalumba "Y Series" Shiraz Viognier. Established in 1849 in the legendary Barossa Valley, Yalumba stands proud as Australia's oldest family-owned winery. With the Y Series, they celebrate authentic, small-batch, and 100% vegan-friendly winemaking. Rather than bottling a heavy, over-extracted red monster, Yalumba mimics the legendary Côte-Rôtie style of the Northern Rhône Valley—co-fermenting a splash of aromatic white grape skins directly into the red wine matrix. The result is an exceptionally velvety, high-fidelity daily drinker engineered explicitly for dinner parties, adventurous pairings, and smooth, effortless glass-clinking.

The primary operational advantage of this blend lies in its ancient, natural winemaking chemistry. The team harvests the grapes across premier South Australian vineyard blocks, bringing the bold Shiraz and a small, precise addition of Viognier (roughly 5%) to the crusher at the exact same time.

By conducting a true co-fermentation using 100% wild, indigenous yeasts, a brilliant chemical reaction takes place. The white Viognier grapes act as a natural catalyst, pulling out and locking in an incredibly deep, vibrant purple color from the Shiraz skins while introducing a silky, velvety mouthfeel and softening any aggressive, abrasive tannins. Aged carefully in neutral vats to prevent disruptive new oak makeup from clouding the fruit, this approach delivers pure, silk-like texture.

Taste Profile & Gastronomy

• The Profile: A gorgeous, deeply saturated crimson-purple and bright violet color in the glass with quick, clean legs. It commands a wonderfully integrated, medium-to-full body, an incredibly supple, mouth-coating texture, and silky, fine-grained tannins that make it immediately approachable.

• Flavor Highlights: An expressive, perfume-forward nose bursts from the glass with layers of wild blackberries, dark plums, and fresh red cherries, beautifully underscored by sophisticated, exotic background notes of white peach, violet blossoms, apricot skin, and a touch of white pepper spice. The palate entry is deeply concentrated, flooding the mouth with juicy dark berry compote, sweet licorice, and a soft hint of turkish delight.

• The Finish: Clean, remarkably smooth, and satisfyingly dry-sweet, resolving with an appetizing trail of dark fruit oils, a soft mineral snap, and a lingering trace of baking spices completely free of heavy or astringent oak burn.

• How to Enjoy: Because of its accessible, plush structure and aromatic complexity, this Shiraz Viognier shines brightest when served at cool room temperature (around 62°F to 65°F / 16°C to 18°C). Simply twist off the screwcap and pour directly into large-bowled red wine glasses—no hours of tedious decanting required.

• Gastronomic Pairings: Thanks to its brilliant combination of rich dark fruit and exotic floral aromatics, this South Australian red functions as the ultimate weapon at the dinner table. It pairs magnificently alongside Mediterranean lamb skewers, Moroccan spiced tagines, grilled duck breasts with cherry reductions, or classic barbecue pulled pork sliders. It is equally spectacular when matched with casual comfort foods like wood-fired sausage pizzas, gourmet burgers, or an evening charcuterie board packed with cured meats and dark chocolate chunks.

Product Specifications

• Typical Size: 750ml Bottle (Classic Sloped-Shoulder Framework)

• Origin: South Australia (Premier Appellation Fruit Grid Sourcing)

• Winemaker Portfolio: Yalumba Family Vignerons (Est. 1849)

• Wine Type: Dry, Medium-to-Full Bodied, Aromatic Red Wine

• Varietal Blend: Shiraz (Syrah) Co-Fermented with approximately 5% Viognier

• Fermentation Matrix: 100% Wild/Indigenous Yeast Co-Fermentation in Stainless Steel

• Purity Guarantee: 100% Certified Vegan-Friendly Winemaking

• Closure Type: Premium Screwcap for Absolute Freshness Protection

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): ~14.0%–14.5% (Varies subtly by vintage)

Plush dark berries wrapped in a silky floral perfume. By pairing a clever co-fermentation blueprint with protective wild-yeast maturation and an uncompromised Rhône-style vision, Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier over-delivers a deeply satisfying tasting experience—serving as the ultimate centerpiece for backyard gatherings, an exceptional housewarming gift, or a highly reliable go-to red wine for your regular home collection.