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Yalumba will pay tribute to an employee who has given three decades of service when it release the 51t vintage of its icon The Signature red blend next month.
The 2022 wine is dedicated not to a winemaker, or viticulturist, but to former executive director of sales for Australia and New Zealand, Paul Midolo.
The label of each release of the Barossa Cabernet Shiraz bears the signature and story of an individual who has made a significant contribution to the culture and traditions of Yalumba.
"This year, the decision was easy," said fifth-generation proprietor Robert Hill-Smith ."We are going to honour Paul Midolo, who started 29 years ago with us in Queensland as an area manager and within six months was invited to become a sales manager.
Midolo retired from Australia's oldest family owned winery in December.
"Paul has held a variety of key roles in Australian distribution, building a distinguished career that will be fully documented in time," Hill-Smith said.
"His impact has been immense, and his departure sees a significant amount of humour and wisdom leave our company. He will be deeply missed.
"Paul's ability to build strong relationships across the business with our sales teams, our principal partners, and customers is a testament to him as a person."
Midolo said: "It has been a great, fun journey. The biggest thing I will miss is the people, the interaction, the support. They have made my journey enjoyable."
The Yalumba team is very happy with the 2022 The Signature.
"The 2022 vintage presented cool and mild conditions, allowing the grapes to achieve their full potential, producing a wine of precision and generosity," said Yalumba senior red winemaker Kevin Glastonbury.
"It is very much in keeping with The Signature style that wine connoisseurs have come to know and expect."
Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz 2022 will be released on May 1.
Glastonbury advises to decant it to enjoy now, or cellar for 15+ years. RRP $74.
See yalumba.com
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