Yalumba ‘The Strapper ‘ GSM 2012 STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!
$203.88
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Description
Stunning effort here from this new label from Yalumba … comprises 40% Grenache. 35% Shiraz and 25% Mataro. fermented separately then aged in new French and old Hungarian oak for texture and complexity. This wine opened out beautifully after day 2. No doubt about it 2012 was a dream growing season in the Barossa. This has to be the classiest GSM in the market for quality and value! Do not miss out on a case of this! Not surprisingly medals and accolades galore.
BLUE GOLD 2014 Sydney International Wine Competition
Silver 2013 Melbourne Wine Show
91 Points Harvey Steiman. Wine Spectator 21 Feb 2014 … “Rich. ripe and velvety. this is dense without being heavy handed. with cherry. blackberry. pomegranate and spice flavors that dance through the vigorous finish. ”
92 Points Campbell Mattinson. The Wine Front … “Yalumba has long been a master of medium bodied. well ripened. well balanced red wines. It ™s never been part of the over the top brigade. This one is juicy. seedy. aniseedy. Earth and blackberry. A beautiful medium bodied Australian burgundy style. and yet thoroughly modern at the same time. Bright. smoky. a little reductive. fine web of tannin. Balance of various components. and the overall polish. is immaculate. ”
4 Stars Chris Shanahan. The Canberra Times 13 Nov 2013 … “After the leaner. lighter 2011 vintage reviewed in July. The Strapper 2012 returns to its opulent Barossa best. The floral. sweet. enticing aroma of grenache leads to a full. round. juicy palate with the body of shiraz and spicy. tannic character of mataro … ”
94/100 Ray Jordan. The West Australian 6 Feb 2014… “… a beautiful spicy and effortlessly long light of touch example of this famous Barossa blend. Has good tannin structure supporting the medium weight fruit which holds a steady controlled line to the long finish. It has a succulent palate with fine grainy tannins in support along with a judicious use of French oak. Complex and compelling. a super example of this blend from a stunning vintage in the Barossa. ”
Only $16.99 when you buy a straight dozen.