Yangarra Noir 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Yangarra
Label Name:
 
Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia (Kangarilla / Blewitt Springs)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
32% Grenache Noir, 20% Carignan, 16% Mourvèdre, 14% Cinsaut, 13% Shiraz, 5% Counoise.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
95/100 Ray Jordan — Top 100 Reds 2022; favourable reviews in Halliday/Wine Companion and other critics

Tasting Note
Perfumed red-fruit (raspberry, cranberry) with violet florals, light spice and bright acidity. Silky texture, low-medium tannins and a fresh, lively finish (medium length).

Food Pairing
Roast duck, duck pancakes with hoisin (Asian), roast pork or lamb, grilled mushroom risotto, charcuterie, Korean BBQ, Cantonese roast duck, braised pork belly.

Production Method
Each variety fermented separately; destemmed and sorted, ~50% whole berries, open fermenters, 14–18 days on skins, wild yeast ferment, matured in older French oak for ~7 months, bottled Dec 2021.

Vineyard Info
Yangarra Estate is a biodynamic, single‑vineyard producer in McLaren Vale focusing on Southern Rhône varieties and low‑intervention winemaking; estate-grown fruit from older Grenache vineyards.