The 2015 Yalumba The Caley Cabernet & Shiraz is one of Australia’s great modern red blends, bringing together Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra and Shiraz from some of the Barossa Valley’s finest old-vine vineyards. Named after Fred Caley Smith, an adventurous member of the Yalumba family, this flagship wine represents the pinnacle of Yalumba’s winemaking. The 2015 vintage is particularly celebrated for its balance, concentration and remarkable ageing potential, with fruit sourced from vineyards including Barossa plantings dating back to 1901.
On the palate, it is powerful yet exceptionally refined, with layers of blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum complemented by notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, olive tapenade and baking spice. The Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, freshness and classic Coonawarra character, while the Shiraz contributes richness and depth through the mid-palate. Matured for 21 months in French oak, the wine is framed by ultra-fine tannins and vibrant acidity, leading to a long, seamless finish with impressive complexity and precision.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding choice for collectors and lovers of Australia’s finest Cabernet Shiraz blends. Now showing the first signs of bottle development, it combines youthful energy with emerging complexity and remains firmly in its long drinking window. Enjoy with extended decanting today or cellar confidently for another 15–25 years. Pair with beef Wellington, premium rib-eye steak, roast lamb, venison or aged hard cheeses.
