Arguably the wine that defines the Yalumba ethos; a cabernet–shiraz blend that recognizes long-standing devotees of the business and its culture. Shared between two long-term employees, Greg Pullen and Jeff Smith, the 2005 vintage is a wine of classic character and proportion. Mixed berries, hints of leather, red fruit, plums and cassis are all here, along with dry green leaves, savory oak and earthy complexity. The palate is savory and assertive with terrific balance; both varieties work together seamlessly and draw long and true through the finish. Drink or hold.

The 2005 Signature is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Shiraz aged for 22 months in French American and Hungarian oak 31% new. Purple-colored it emits an alluring perfume of cedar leather spice box blueberry and blackberry liqueur. On the palate it shows off an elegant personality incipient complexity succulent fruit ripe tannin and a pure finish. It will continue to unfold for several years and offer prime drinking from 2011 to 2020.