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Overview
A distinctive single-varietal Roussanne from Yangarra Estate Vineyard in McLaren Vale. Hand-picked and basket pressed, the wine combines textured Rhône-inspired character with freshness, precision and carefully judged French oak.
Winemaking
The fruit was hand-picked and basket pressed, with a portion transferred to French oak puncheons, including 30% new oak. Spontaneous fermentation and controlled oxidative handling contribute texture, complexity and savoury depth.
Critic Reviews
95 Points — The Wine Front Tasted December 2024
94 Points — Ned Goodwin MW, Halliday Wine Companion Published 03 April 2023 Hand picked and basket pressed, partially to French puncheons (30% new), where it underwent spontaneous fermentation following controlled oxidative handling… effusive of its pithy, gingery stone fruit and rooibos exclamations. As reliant on a chewy rail of phenolics as obvious freshness, this is very good and strongly suggestive of great southern Rhône expressions.
James Suckling Tasted June 2023 Hand-picked and basket pressed, partially to French puncheons (30% new), where it underwent spontaneous fermentation following controlled oxidative handling… effusive of its pithy, gingery stone fruit and rooibos exclamations. As reliant on its chewy phenolics as it is on its obvious freshness, this is very good and strongly suggestive of great southern Rhone expressions. Drink or hold.
Specifications
Vintage: 2022
Producer: Yangarra Estate Vineyard
Variety: Roussanne
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Country: Australia
Winemaking: Basket pressed and spontaneously fermented