2024 Yarra Yering Dry White No. 2 750ml

Awards, Ratings & Reviews

95/100 — Stuart Knox, The Real Review · 2024 Vintage

95/100 — Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front · 2024 Vintage · 2025

About This Wine

Vinified separately, each varietal was harvested at optimum ripeness, hand harvested and whole bunch pressed after being held overnight in a cool room.

The freshly pressed juice, unclarified, was gravity filled to seasoned French oak barrels and two ceramic eggs; one each for Marsanne and Roussanne. Fermentation was completed in an underground cellar, followed by maturation with components left undisturbed for stabilisation over 10 months before blending and bottling.

Marsanne has been planted since 1969, with expansions in 2012 including Roussanne, and further Rhône varietals such as Grenache Blanc in 2020. Viognier cuttings date back to the late 1970s.

Producer Notes

The aroma is white flowers, a hint of jasmine and a nashi pear freshness, while the palate offers fruit weight the interest is dialled up through texture. There is the energy of fresh pears and a green apple crunch that mingles with a fine chalkiness from the ceramic egg maturation. An interesting textural and lightly tannic white wine in balance with the fresh fruit. Texture and some grip driving a long lingering palate all while being contained and bright.

Specifications

• Vintage: 2024
• Grape Variety: Marsanne 46%, Roussanne 30%, Grenache Blanc 16%, Viognier 8%
• Region: Yarra Valley / Victoria / Australia
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Maturation: 10 months in seasoned French oak barrels and ceramic eggs