Description / Reviews
// 96% Shiraz and 4% Viognier
"From the old-world Rhône Syrah to the South Australian red sweetheart, Shiraz evolves once again in the sandy soils of Blewitt Springs. Sourced from six unique blocks on our elevated site, the elegant Yangarra Shiraz is shaped by its connection to the sand and ironstone soils that overlie the ancient North Maslin Sands geological formation beneath. Sourced from six blocks within the estate. Approximately 50% on sand, 50% on ironstone. Destemmed and selectively sorted. 20% whole berries. Wild yeast ferment. Open fermenters and on skins for up to 25 days. a gentle maceration principle of wetting the cap and only draining and returning as required. No pressings were used in this wine. Èlevage on lees in predominantly older French oak puncheons and foudre for 15 months. Certified Organic / Biodynamic. Bottled August 2024." - Yangarra Estate, Winemaker
"As usual, from six blocks across the estate, with half from sandier soils and half more influenced by ironstone. There’s also 4% viognier in the mix. The inclusion is not unusual, but a slightly higher proportion warranted disclosure. It’s a co-ferment, so the integration is seamless. There’s a certain suave ease to this, both in fragrance and calm glide across the palate, though it sits in a mid-weight zone. Ripe red fruits more than black, warm spices, a trace of hardy herbs, the ferrous influence discreet. It’s a charming wine, undemanding in all the right ways, and, while ready to go, it should drink well over the next five years or so." - 93+ Points, Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion
