Yalumba — Attraction in Barossa Valley District

Final stop of the day and in my opinion, the best stop of the day. This is still a family owned business and I understand that it is the largest family owned vineyard in Australia. The grounds are not as vast as Seppeltsfield Winery but does not lose out in terms of the ambience. It gave me the impression of stepping into a home of a landowner with a very nice casual patio and intimate cosy tasting room indoor. Started off with the intent to do two flights - Best of Barossa tasting flight and Yalumba Rare and Fine tasting flight. Started with the Best of Barossa flight and at the end, decided to forgo the other flight as can feel the effects of the Bold Reds and I am the only driver. The Vine Vale Grenache is exceptional. One of the best Grenache I have drank so far. I was expecting something light (my impression of Grenache) but this is plush and bursting with flavors. The Eden Valley Syrah is a typical Shiraz, nothing that surprised me. But the next two - the Paradox as well as the FDR1A Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz blend are really really good. Another two exceptional bottles. Interesting to note that the Grenache and Paradox are from the valley floor (lower grounds of Barossa) whereas the Eden Valley Syrah and FDR1A are from Eden Valley. Accordingly to the sommelier, valley floor wines tends to be more robust and full bodied as it is hot day and night whereas wines from the upper Eden Valley tends to be more delicate and light-medium bodied as the grapes has time to take a breather from the heat at night where the cooler breeze comes in. Very good...

Immerse your senses in quality Wines abound by a deep history. In spectacular surroundings Yalumba Winery deliveries a diverse range of Wines for your taste buds to discover.

I attended a private tour & tastings and was welcomed by Louisa with a passion, desire and commitment to share her knowledge.

The history of Yalumba dates back to the mid 1800's and has been well preserved.

Their future is well protected. Louisa spoke of the diversity in the vineyards. With every hectare of vines there is a hectare of native bushland. They encourage the local wildlife to protect the grapes. This limits the need for chemical use.

I loved the 'Block 44 Riesling', available only at the Cellar Door. Unlike any Riesling I have ever tried, it was gentle yet flavoursome and certainly not dry.

Yalumba make their own wine barrels (cooperage) , I believe the only winery in the southern hemisphere to do this. Certainly a commitment and testament of the way Wine is nurtured at Yalumba.

I had the pleasure of visiting the Museum with wines purchased from all over the World and kept alongside the vintages from Yalumba. The oldest bottle dated 1830!

I highly recommend on your visit to Angaston you include this lovely Winery. You will...

Had the most amazing tour experience at Yalumba Unlocked! As a novice to SA and the amazing cellars that are available, Yalumba was definitely the right choice!

We were met with a glass of our choice prior to the start of the tour. Then our tour guide, the marvellous Tracey, started what was to be an incredible historical journey through the buildings, grounds and the family that is Yalumba.

The cooperage was fascinating and something we previously knew nothing about! I’m still stunned at the length of time it takes to make a barrel! This was followed by a visit to the Signature Cellar containing all the famous Yalumba barrels. The most interesting part of the tour for me was standing in Tanks 11 & 12! Hard to fathom we were standing in what was once a huge concrete tank of wine!!

What better way to finish off the experience than with the best wine tasting ever complimented with a platter filled with all things yum!

The wine selection for the tasting was great! We even got a Tawny at the end to finish it all off!!

The Yalumba Unlocked experience is certainly value for money, as well as being a great...