The 2015 Yalumba The Caley Cabernet & Shiraz Museum Release Magnum (1500ml) is an exceptional Australian icon wine presented in an impressive magnum format. Named in honour of Fred Caley Smith, a member of the Yalumba family, this flagship blend combines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon with Barossa Shiraz, bringing together two of Australia's greatest wine regions. After extended bottle maturation as a Museum Release, the wine reveals complex aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, layered with cedar, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, graphite and subtle spice. Matured in French oak barriques, it has developed remarkable harmony and depth.
On the palate, it is full-bodied and beautifully structured, with fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity supporting concentrated flavours of cassis, dark cherry and blackberry. Notes of cocoa, cedar, liquorice and savoury spice unfold across the palate, leading to a long, refined finish with exceptional balance and persistence. The magnum format further enhances the wine's ageing potential, allowing it to evolve gracefully over many years.
Ben's Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this Museum Release magnum is a superb choice for collectors and enthusiasts seeking one of Australia's benchmark Cabernet Shiraz blends in a format ideal for long-term cellaring or special occasions. While drinking beautifully now with a generous decant, it will continue to develop through 2045 and beyond. Pair with premium beef, roast lamb, venison, beef Wellington or mature hard cheeses.
