“Don’t work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition” American author, H Jackson Brown Jr was quoted as saying. I can’t help but relate this to Paul Midolo, who has been recognised by the Hill-Smith family by being named the Signatory for the 2022 Yalumba The Signature release.
From what I have read about Paul, he went about his job, whichever role he was doing over his 30 year career, not for the recognition but in such a way that tells me he enjoyed it and enjoyed working for the Hill-Smith family. They clearly appreciated it and felt he was deserving of recognition by acknowledging him in this way. A very worthy 51st Signatory. Congratulations Paul Midolo.
Region: South Australia Price: $74 Source: Samples thanks kindly to Yalumba
I’ll kick this off with four words. Delicious. Impressive. Serious. Phenomenal.
The aromas are intensely inviting, perfumed and youthfully complex brimming with black fruits, subtle mint and herbal characters, aniseed and just a hint dark chocolate. The flavours on the palate do not let up, and I type that with some emphasis. Bold yet elegant and precise. It has richness and concentration of black fruits that seem to sail effortlessly across the palate, supported by dark plums, cedary oak characters, herbs and delicate spices that complement the voluptuous fruit intensity. The tannins are fine with a slight graininess but, goodness me, it has great length. Then there is a wait-there’s-more moment as that length reminds you of what you just tasted. Gee this is good!
Words from a Wine Glass 