Palate
With bright red fruit
flavours and a juicy, smooth finish, it’s the perfect ‘chillable red’ for casual
gatherings. Think of it as Grenache
with friends, crafted for easy enjoyment.
Vinification
Grenache handpicked on the 2nd and 4th of April. All other varieties handpicked
on the 5th of April and fermented together. All varieties destemmed and 50%
crushed to open fermenters. Approx 12 days on skin with a very gentle
maceration. Matured on lees in older French oak puncheon and foudre for 11
months. Bottled February 2025. Certified Organic and Biodynamic.
Vintage Notes
A normal wet winter was followed by a picturesque dry spring. The long range
weather patterns indicated a shift from La Niña towards El Niño, which favours
drier and hotter conditions. In these warmer seasons, we adjust our practices to
encourage slightly higher yields and more canopy cover. However, the
unexpected summer rainfall in December and January presented a unique
challenge, resulting in larger bunches and berry development. Warm conditions
prevailed through February and early March, promoting ripening of flavours and
sugars with the balance we were aiming for. The warmth led to an intense
couple of weeks, during which we harvested the majority of the grapes.
Food Matching
Mediterranean-style meals.
Region Notes
Yangarra is a single-vineyard estate situated in Blewitt Springs, at the northern edge
of the McLaren Vale region, South Australia. Yangarra’s combination of ancient
geology, high altitude and Mediterranean climate provide the ideal growing
conditions for the best grape varieties of the southern Rhône.
