Description
IN HONOUR OF
FRED CALEY SMITH
1864 -1913
HORTICULTURIST
CORRESPONDENT
ADVENTURER
Yalumba
Rare & Fine
T H E C A L E Y C A B E R N E T & S H I R A Z 2 0 1 9
The Caley is the pinnacle of a long winemaking journey of excellence, that
rightfully honours one of Yalumba’s most adventurous sons. A blend of
Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and Barossa Shiraz, The Caley is a classic
marriage of two noble varieties and two great Australian wine regions.
V I N T A G E C O N D I T I O N S
Coonawarra: 2019 in Coonawarra has been highly
regarded by winemakers. A cool winter with average
rainfalls set the scene for the 2019 vintage. Rainfall across
the Coonawarra encouraged the growth of healthy
Cabernet Sauvignon canopies and set the vines up
well for summer ripening. Summer was full of sunshine
and dry weather, yields were slightly below average.
The famous Bonney upwelling played its part, cooling
summer temperatures; producing Cabernet that is deep
and rich in colour with great varietal definition.
Barossa: The cool winter of 2018 combined with lighter
than average rainfall set the scene for the 2019 vintage.
This mild and dry weather through the growing season
produced grapes with great flavour and concentration.
Summer was full of sunshine and dry weather which
was great for ripening the grapes. The resulting
Barossa reds are a wonderful expression of fruit
vibrancy and drinkability.
T E R R O I R / P R O V E N A N C E / R E G I O N
The Ming D block in the Yalumba Coonawarra vineyard
provides the 77% Cabernet Sauvignon of this blend.
This 2.7 ha plot was planted in 1992 with two clones of
Cabernet Sauvignon selected for structure and depth of
flavour. The Caley’s 23% Shiraz component was sourced
from two Barossa blocks. The first block is the Crown
Village, Schrapel old shiraz block. located along the
Tanunda foothills near Krondorf about 4 km south of
the Tanunda township. The second from the Horseshoe
Vineyard on the southern side of the Yalumba winery in
Eden Valley. Planted by Helen Hill-Smith in 1971, this block
follows the contours around the Fred Caley Smith Hut.
T A S T I N G N O T E S
Very deep and dense red in colour. Inviting and
expressive florals of cassis, rose petals, iodine, violets
and cedary tones. This truly epitomises the distinct
character of Coonawarra and the unique essence of
The Caley. Shiraz fruit merges with Cabernet Sauvignon
delivering a long and seamless palate. Full in depth with
a prominent chalky, mineral, tannin profile.
WINEMAKER Kevin Glastonbury
HARVESTED 22nd February to 9th April 2019
REGION 77% Coonawarra Cabernet
23% Barossa Shiraz
TOTAL ACIDITY 6.54 g/L
PH 3.55
SO2 114 mg/L
ALCOHOL 14%
TREATMENT Matured for 19 months in 24% new
French Barriques, balance in 1 year
and older French Barriques.
CELLARING Built to spend many years in the
cellar, The Caley takes time to reveal
its true character. Drinking beautifully
on release the wine will live on for
decades in the cellar. If opened as a
younger wine we recommend double
decanting prior to serving.
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