2023 Yeringberg Viognier

Yeringberg is a historic Yarra Valley estate, first established in 1863 and now under the stewardship of the fifth generation of the de Pury family. Once one of the region’s most celebrated vineyards, production ceased in 1921 before being revived by Guill and Katherine de Pury in 1969. Today, winemaker Sandra de Pury leads the winery, working alongside her brother David who manages the vineyard. With some of the oldest vines in the Yarra Valley, Yeringberg continues to produce elegant, age-worthy wines that reflect both heritage and thoughtful custodianship.

Viognier picked at three ripeness levels over three weeks, crushed and destemmed with several hours' oxidative skin contact, then wild fermented in barrel and matured for 10 months in large-format old oak, without malolactic fermentation. The long, cool 2023 season has delivered a restrained and finely balanced expression of the variety.

Other Reviews....
Barrel fermented and matured for 10 months in large-format oak. A bright green gold. A little more restrained, perhaps, than the '23 with its complex bouquet of perfectly ripened apricots, yellow apple, quince and acacia honey. The palate is gently opulent, layered and very well balanced, finishing focused and long. A delicious and heady white wine to enjoy over the next three or so years. Drink 2025-2028.
96 points
Philip Rich - James Halliday's Wine Companion

Floral and lifted aromas of fresh apricots, lavender, fresh flowers, baking spices and pastry. The palate is medium-bodied with a generous texture and vivid acidity. A phenolic grip brings layers of complexity. Such a lovely Northern Rhone-style viognier. Drink or hold.
95 points
Ryan Montgomery - JamesSuckling.com