The 2016 Yalumba The Caley Cabernet & Shiraz Museum Release is a flagship Australian red that brings together Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra and Shiraz from some of the Barossa Valley’s most historic vineyards. Released with additional bottle age as part of Yalumba’s Museum Collection, this wine showcases the evolution of one of Australia’s most iconic blends. The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as an exceptional release, combining power, precision and remarkable longevity.
On the palate, it is beautifully structured and remarkably youthful, with flavours of cassis, blackcurrant and blackberry layered with notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, liquorice, dried herbs and dark chocolate. The Cabernet Sauvignon provides definition and freshness, while the old-vine Shiraz contributes depth and richness. Fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity create impressive balance and drive, leading to a long, savoury finish marked by ironstone, spice and lingering dark fruit.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding choice for collectors and lovers of Australia's great Cabernet Shiraz blends. With nearly a decade of bottle age, the wine is beginning to reveal additional complexity while retaining remarkable freshness and structure. 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.
