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Yalumba The Caley Cabernet & Shiraz 2014

SKU: YCCS201410 UCNZ

$369.99

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Yalumba The Caley 2014 combines the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the richness of Shiraz, creating a wine that is both powerful and elegantly balanced.

With accolades including the 2021 Halliday Wine Companion Best Cabernet Shiraz Blend, this wine is a testament to Yalumba's reputation for quality and innovation.

This 2014 vintage offers complex, layered flavors that will continue to evolve, making it a great choice for collectors and those looking to age their wine.

Critic Scores

94 // James Suckling

"Just the third edition of this flagship Yalumba red blend, it has a wealth of dried violet and rose florals with blueberries, cassis and blackcurrants, as well as gently meaty, chalky and herbal notes. The palate is succulent with long, regal tannins, carrying plenty of flavor. A blend of 82% cabernet sauvignon and 18% shiraz. Drink or hold."

96 // Wine Enthusiast

"This is Yalumba’s most premium wine, and it’s easy to see why. It blends Coonawarra Cabernet with Barossa Shiraz for a classy, complex wine that could be drunk over the next few years with lengthy time in decanter, but will really blossom over the next decade or even two. Once exposed to oxygen, it starts to reveal a plethora of enticing aromas, from bushels of red and black fruits to dark chocolate and coffee beans; from iodine to dried mint and tobacco. The palate is big yet focused, seamlessly melding the forest fruit with the earthy, dried herbal notes and oak spice, all supported by powerful, leathery tannins. Drink 2021–2039."

96 // Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"A blend of 82% Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Barossa Shiraz, Yalumba's 2014 The Caley leans heavily toward Cabernet on the nose, boasting scents of mint, cassis and cocoa. In the mouth, the Shiraz helps round out the full-bodied palate and lends a velvety edge to the considerable tannins. This third vintage of Yalumba's new flagship is the most approachable yet, finishing with plush richness, great concentration and admirable length."

97 // James Halliday's Wine Companion

"It falls safe into the hands of excellence, It has the shape, complexity, fruit power, overall balance and then the length to make its price look justifiable. It’s going to age like a absolute beauty. Both intricate and firm tannins, ripped with blackcurrant, lightened by mint and slipped with undergrowth and cedar wood character. Nothing is overdone and yet everything has a presence, a power. Cork. Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion 2020"

Product Details

Red

2014

Cabernet Blend

Yalumba

South Australia, Australia

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.0%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

Vegan

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Tuesday, October 01, 2024

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Description

Yalumba The Caley Cabernet & Shiraz 2014 is a masterful blend that showcases the best of both varietals. The Cabernet Sauvignon provides a robust backbone with notes of blackcurrant, cedar, and a hint of mint, while the Shiraz adds a layer of rich, spicy plum and chocolate nuances. This wine is meticulously crafted, reflecting Yalumba's dedication to quality and their innovative approach to blending these classic varieties.
On the palate, The Caley 2014 is both complex and harmonious. The tannins are well-integrated, offering a smooth, velvety texture that supports the wine's rich fruit flavors. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering notes of dark berries, tobacco, and subtle oak. This vintage is already showing great depth and will continue to develop in the bottle, making it an excellent choice for both current enjoyment and future aging.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

Yalumba The Caley Cabernet & Shiraz 2014 is a masterful blend that showcases the best of both varietals. The Cabernet Sauvignon provides a robust backbone with notes of blackcurrant, cedar, and a hint of mint, while the Shiraz adds a layer of rich, spicy plum and chocolate nuances. This wine is meticulously crafted, reflecting Yalumba's dedication to quality and their innovative approach to blending these classic varieties.

On the palate, The Caley 2014 is both complex and harmonious. The tannins are well-integrated, offering a smooth, velvety texture that supports the wine's rich fruit flavors. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering notes of dark berries, tobacco, and subtle oak. This vintage is already showing great depth and will continue to develop in the bottle, making it an excellent choice for both current enjoyment and future aging.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

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