Ranked #3 of 15 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz from Barossa Valley
95/100
5 Stars
Bob Campbell
(Magnum) Elegant, supple wine that's a bit lighter than normal but shows power and energy. Raspberry, red berry, violet, floral and subtle oak flavours. Quite fresh but deliciously drinkable and with plenty of development potential
Tasted: 11/06/2018
Drink: 2018 to 2028
95 Points Robert Parker
Blended of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Shiraz, the deep garnet-purple colored 2012 The Signature (Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz) is a benchmark example of this classic South Australia blend. Giving scents of ripe black cherries, blackberries and cassis with underlying cloves, vanilla and menthol hints, it fills the mouth with ripe, seductive but never heavy fruit. Medium-bodied and well framed with firm grainy tannins and balanced freshness, it finishes long and youthfully taut. Always a great value Aussie icon, this vintage is right up there with the best and is certainly one for the cellars of Aussie wine lovers!
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. June, 2015
96 Points James Halliday
Spent 20 months in high quality French, Hungarian and American oak barrels made in Yalumba's own onsite cooperage. This is one of the richest and most opulent vintages of The Signature in the 41 years since the first was made. While the blackcurrant and blackberry fruit flavours dominate the oak, the wine has a certain elegant juiciness that offers drinking at any stage over the next 20+ years, as the tannins are supple and fine, the overall balance perfect. Drink to 2032.
Source: James Halliday. March, 2014