Christina Pickard
Iron-fist-in-velvet-glove territory, it’s a deep and utterly lovely well of fresh forest fruit, black olive, dark chocolate, violets and charred meat. Silky suppleness on the palate is neatly framed in fine, firm tannins with beautiful acidity. It’s polished and very well made without losing the character of the biodynamically farmed fruit. Finely structured, this could age gracefully for another decade or more, but is so delicious now, it’s hard to wait. Yangarra Estate Vineyard. Points: 96/100