YARRA YERING
Dry White Wine No:1 2017
75% Semillon 25% Chardonnay
RSD 4,535
AWARDS
94 Points – Campbell Mattison, Winefront (for 2017 Vintage)
94 Points – James Suckling (for 2017 Vintage)
93 Points - James Halliday, Wine Companion (for 2017 Vintage)
VINEYARDS
Fruit for this wine was sourced from a 26 year old dry grown block south of Underhill Vineyard, slightly higher in elevation.
WINEMAKING
Hand harvested, crushed and destemmed into the half-tonne open fermenters. Hand plunged twice daily with some extended time on skins to soften the Cabernet tannins. Basket pressing and malolactic fermentation in French Bordeaux all 2 year old shaped barrels for 18 months.
TASTING NOTES
Fresh grapefruit intermingled with white peach and preserved lemon peel lift. Crunchy red apple freshness and the weight of ripe stone fruits makes for a bright yet generous palate. Citrus poise from the Semillon grapes, minimal skin contact lending ginger spice, some of the weight from maturation in old, neutral oak barrels as well as the Chardonnay fruit.
Has sufficient generosity and texture to be approachable as a young wine but will reward careful cellaring for up to 10 years.
"The lemon and lemon-blossom florals really sing with purity on the nose of this legendary white blend. Such length, precision and purity on the palate. Fresh lemons and white peaches abound. This really is stunning." - James Suckling
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Region: Yarra Valley, Australia
Alcohol: %12.5
Closure: Screw Cap
YARRA YERING
Agincourt 2015
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec
RSD 7,940
AWARDS
98 Points – James Halliday, Wine Companion 2018 (for 2017 Vintage)
97 Points – James Suckling - Top 100 Wines 2017 (for 2017 Vintage)
VINEYARDS
Fruit was sourced from Agincourt block of Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 1995 and Malbec planted in 1990. The Agincourt block is the most easterly part of the vineyard planted in one of the most sheltered sites. This cabernet clone is distinctly different to the No1 clone.
WINEMAKING
Hand harvested, crushed and destemmed into the half-tonne open fermenters. Hand plunged twice daily with some extended time on skins to soften the Cabernet tannins. Basket pressing and malolactic fermentation in French Bordeaux all 2 year old shaped barrels for 18 months.
TASTING NOTES
Agincourt Cabernet consistently exhibits classic cabernet characters of cassis and dark berry fruits, along with a unique leafy herbaceousness. The Malbec plays its part with inky robust plum and black cherry and ample tannins to provide beautifully balanced structure.
"A very composed, bright and vibrant cabernet that delivers fragrant violet florals, cassis, fresh leafy notes and earthy nuances. Attractive graphite. The palate has a succulent cherry and cassis edge. Redcurrant, gently tart and super fine. Best from 2020 and there's a decade or two after that." - James Suckling
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Region: Yarra Valley, Australia
Alcohol: %14.0
Closure: Screw Cap
YARRA YERING
Underhill 2013
100% Shiraz
RSD 8,190
AWARDS
95 Points – James Halliday, Wine Companion
Silver Medal – Yarra Valley Wine Show 2015
93+ Points – Gary Walsh, WineFront
VINEYARDS
100% Shiraz sourced exclusively from the unirrigated 1973 planted 8 acre block of Shiraz at the western extremity of Yarra Yering. A slight westerly aspect & vines rooted in a clay-based soils.
WINEMAKING
Hand harvested and destemmed with no crushing to retain whole berries, directly to the traditional Yarra Yering “tea chest” half-tonne open-fermenters. High use of stalk baskets to increase stalk tannins, structure and interest. Basket pressed and aged for 18 months in French oak (30% new). Bottled via gravity without filtration.
TASTING NOTES
New world cool climate Shiraz starts here. Heady plum fruits and pretty violet aromatics interlaced with liquorice spice and hint of cracked pepper. Blood plums and cigar oak with a violet floral lift from the inclusion of stalk during fermentation. The heavier clay based soils produces wine dark fruits and spice, chewy tannins creating the framework to support the fruit and savoury undertones. A high inclusion of stalks are added back as well as some 100% whole bunch fermentation wine to lend juiciness plus extra cut and persistent tannins to the sweeping finish.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Region: Yarra Valley, Australia
Alcohol: %13.5
Closure: Cork
First Vintage: 1973