2017 Yangarra Estate Vineyard Shiraz

Thanks to the vineyards elevation and the cooling night breezes from the nearby Southern Lofty, Yangarra’s Estate vineyard has more of a cool climate expression than the typical McLaren Shiraz. From vines aged between 19-23 years old, approximately 10% whole bunches were used in fermentation and the resultant wine was matured in 25% new French oak for 12 months.
Totally opaque midnight black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated liquorice and black cherry scents intermix with earthy dried meat, fennel and spicy pepper notes. Full in body, rich liquorice, blackberry and black cherry fruits hold sway over a dried meat, subtle scorched earth and black pepper back drop. Quite muscular in its feel with sturdy, fine grained tannins. Long pepper infused aftertaste.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews….
75% destemmed, every berry optically scrutinised by a very expensive piece of equipment. Wild yeast-open fermented, plunged, 14 months in French oak (20% new). The pure singularity of this certified biodynamic wine relentlessly captures the senses with its dark spiced fruits.. Drink by 2047.
97 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion