Description
“Venerable vines, fastidious viticulture and cutting-edge winemaking kit. It’s a killer combination, and the reason why Yangarra is producing some of the best wines in the Vale right now.” – Max Allen, The Weekend Australian.
This cutting edge McLaren Vale producer is making delicious energetic estate grown wines from it’s biodynamic vineyards. The Yangarra philosophy centres around producing wines solely from its single-vineyard estate and the property is devoted to the best grape varieties of the southern Rhone. Yangarra’s combination of rare geologies, moderate altitude, abundant sunshine and cool evening breezes make it perfect for growing varieties that thrive in these moderate maritime environments. Since 2000 Peter Fraser has been the winemaker and driving force behind Yangarra Estate Vineyard. Amongst many accolades In 2005 and 2006 (under Peter’s direction) Yangarra Estate wines won International Winery of the Year from Wine & Spirits and in 2016 Peter was named Winemaker of the Year by James Halliday as part of his 2016 Wine Companion Awards. We have been bowled over by every wine in their line up … a rare occurrence in this business!
About this wine from the winemaker: “The growing season began with significantly higher than average rainfall. The cool, wet conditions continued through Spring, setting us up for balanced canopies and lower yields. La Niña weather patterns forecast cooler temperatures and continued rainfall for harvest. We were able to enhance vineyard practices such as shoot thinning and leaf removal to promote airflow, reduce mildew and increase sun exposure to bunches. From our experience, a cold vintage in a warm region can produce some of the best wines. Due to the cultural practices implemented, we were able to pick the majority of the vineyard in a three-week window prior to Easter, completed in early April. Wines produced from this vintage will be some of the prettiest and most delicate from the Estate.
Blend of 38% Mourvèdre, 33% Grenache, 9% Carignan, 7% Counoise, 7% Shiraz, 6% Cinsaut – Hand-picked early in the season to capture the pink lady apple crunchiness of the skins and vibrant natural acidity. Gently pressed to produce a very pale and elegant style of rosé. These red Rhône varieties are intrinsically suited to creating a dry rosé, displaying delicate rose hip and strawberry aromas with a juicy, crisp palate.”
RRP $33 **Our Special Price only $24.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine**
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