Yalumba FDR1A Cabernet Shiraz 2018

Product Description:
An Eden Valley revival of an Australian classic—structured, savoury and unapologetically serious.

Yalumba’s FDR1A—short for “Fine Dry Red”—is more than a nod to history. First bottled in 1974 and quietly earning cult status, it was revived in 2000 and refocused in 2004 with a new identity: 100% Eden Valley fruit. The 2018 vintage upholds the blend’s hallmark balance and complexity, showcasing the cool-climate finesse of Cabernet Sauvignon (68%) and the depth and spice of Shiraz (32%).

Cabernet from the Miles vineyard in Craneford brings cassis, florals and graphite structure. Shiraz from the Short’s Block near Angaston adds plush red fruits and earthy warmth. It’s a wine that builds in layers—licorice, raspberry jube, roasting meat and herbs—underpinned by precise acidity and fine tannins. Medium to full-bodied, this is no bruiser, but a poised, cellar-worthy red that delivers clarity and presence.

Best decanted now for roast lamb or aged cheddar, or cellar confidently over the next 15+ years.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Herbaceous and spiced
Currants, florals, raspberry jube and cedar with hints of earth and roasting meats.

PALATE
– Elegant density
Black fruits and licorice meet spice, graphite and a whisper of bay leaf.

FINISH
– Polished and persistent
Fine tannins and balanced acidity draw the wine out with savoury detail and length.

Reviews & Accolades
Perfectly poised… all latent power and opulent fruit. Lovely stuff. – Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion, 95 Points

Finer Details
Style: Red Wine
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
Country: Australia
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Vintage: 2018
Bottle Size: 750ml
ABV: 14%