Yangarra Gsm 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Yangarra
Label Name:
 
Gsm
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache (42%), Shiraz (33%), Mourvèdre (25%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Stuart Knox (The Real Review) 93 pts; Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion) 93 pts; James Suckling 92 pts

Tasting Note
Bright dark raspberry and plum with liquorice, dried herbs, struck iron and peppery spice. Full-bodied, savory and concentrated with supple ripe tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, charcuterie, stews. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), spicy Sichuan beef, char siu pork, yakitori or teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
Each variety vinified separately; destemmed with ~50% whole berries, wild yeast ferment, gentle pump-overs (min 14 days), extended maceration for some Grenache; matured 11 months in old French puncheons, foudre, ceramic eggs and amphora.

Vineyard Info
Yangarra is a single‑vineyard estate in McLaren Vale, organically farmed and biodynamic since 2008. Founded c.2001, led by winemaker Peter Fraser and owned by Jackson Family Wines.