2021 Yangarra Estate Old Vine Grenache Half Bottle 375ml, McLaren Vale

James Halliday Wine Companion Awards 2024

Wine Of The Year

Half-Bottle 375ml

Limit 3 bottles per person

Ex 1946 Blewitt Springs bush vines planted in a deep sandy dune that Yangarra call The Beach; dry-grown, bunch-sorted, wild yeast, open fermented and basket pressed. Bright clear though deep crimson hue; scented/perfumed, and I'm gone for all money without even tasting it. And I haven't fooled myself. Except why on earth is it only $45? Its red fruit sundae glistens with dew drops on a spider's web, yet also has a savoury echo towards the finish.

99 points Panel Decision winecompanion.com.au Aug 2023

97 points Halliday's Top 100 Nov 2022

Yangarra is a single-vineyard estate situated in the north-east of the McLaren Vale region, South Australia. Yangarra’s combination of ancient geology, high altitude and Mediterranean climate provide the ideal growing conditions for the best grape varieties of the southern Rhone. The vineyard is certified Biodynamic (certification #11587) with Australian Certified Organic.

Produced from the fruit of bush vines planted in 1946 high on the Estate's deep sandy soils. The Old Vine Grenache is complex, perfumed and elegant with a trademark tannin structure.