2017 Yarra Yering Carrodus Pinot Noir 750ml

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Overview

Yarra Yering Carrodus Pinot Noir is a small-parcel, cellar-worthy expression from one of the estate’s historic vineyard blocks. Hand-picked fruit, whole-berry fermentation and carefully measured French oak maturation create a precise and complex Yarra Valley Pinot Noir.

Vineyard and Winemaking

The fruit was hand-picked from a block planted in 1969 and fermented as whole berries. The wine was matured for nine months in French oak, including 40% new oak, building complexity while retaining its varietal definition and vineyard character.

Critic Reviews

97 Points - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion
Tasted 10 January 2019
Published 19 June 2021
“Hand-picked from a block planted in '69, whole-berry fermented, matured for 9 months in French oak (40% new). A highly floral/spicy bouquet is followed by an intense, complex palate with dark cherry and plum dominant, savoury/spicy notes matching those of the bouquet. The balance and length are perfect.”

93 Points - Jeremy Oliver
Tasted January 2018
Recommended Drinking Window: 2025-2029

Specifications

• Vintage: 2017
• Producer: Yarra Yering
• Range: Carrodus
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Planting Year: 1969
• Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
• Country: Australia
• Harvest: Hand-picked
• Fermentation: Whole-berry fermentation
• Maturation: Nine months in French oak, including 40% new oak
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Drink By: 2037