Yangarra Estate 2021 Shiraz from the McLaren Vale region of Australia is an elegant single-vineyard wine, matured in French oak. The 2021 Shiraz is sourced from six unique blocks over 47 hectares and is shaped by its connection to the sand and ironstone soils that overlie the ancient North Maslin Sands geological formation beneath.
The very beautiful, Yangarra Estate is undeniably one of the most consistent and remarkable producers in McLaren Vale. Established in 2000, it is planted exclusively to southern Rhône varieties and the vineyards are certified bio-dynamic). Legendary winemaker Pete Fraser makes superb and complex, pure wines. This is full-bodied McLaren Vale Shiraz at its best- rich and luscious with a long finish.
"97 points. . From the Blewitt Springs single-vineyard estate on sand and ironstone soils. It wasn't entirely a surprise that McLaren Vale's first-among-equals winery should have made this gorgeously succulent wine, but I couldn't help but consulting the thesaurus to be sure 'succulent' covered the field. The entry reads: 'juicy, moist, luscious, soft, tender, mouth-watering, appetising, flavoursome, tasty, delicious. Drink to 2051. Halliday Special Award" - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion.
A favourable growing season, with good winter rains, a mild flowering and fruit set period and continued spring rainfall. Vines showed good balance of shoot vigour and moderate berry size. The ripening period that began late January was very cool, with some welcome rainfall in mid-February. The cold nights and mild sunny days in March slowed sugar accumulation, resulting in excellent fruit ripeness and intensity.
On the nose, blue and dark berry fruit with floral notes and peppery spice. The palate is full bodied with good concentration; fruit driven but balanced by freshness and well integrated oak.
