Vinification
Sourced from six blocks within the estate. Approximately 50% on sand, 50% on
ironstone. Destemmed and selectively sorted. 50% whole berries. Wild yeast
ferment. Open fermenters and on skins for up to 15 days, a gentle maceration
principle of wetting the cap and only draining and returning when reductive. No
pressings were used in this wine. Èlevage on lees in French oak puncheon sand
foudre for 13 months.Bottled September 2023.
Vintage Notes
The 2022 growing season followed very similar conditions to 2021, though
slightly cooler. There were favourable winter rains and a mild flowering and fruit
set period. The cool ripening period took place between late January through to
harvest in March. Yields were well balanced, and we were pleased with the fruit
ripeness, intensity, freshness and natural acidity.
Region Notes
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.
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