Yangarra Estate Shiraz 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Yangarra
Label Name:
 
Estate Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale (Blewitt Springs)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Ned Goodwin — Halliday Wine Companion: 93 points (2020 Shiraz, Aug 2022). widely reviewed by Australian wine press

Tasting Note
Mid-weighted Shiraz showing dark cherry and plum, savory salumi and truffle notes, mace/clove spice and bright dark-berry fruit. Silky, balanced tannins, lively acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled lamb chops, roast beef or kangaroo with red-wine jus; aged hard cheeses and charcuterie. Asian: Korean BBQ, Chinese char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, Thai red curry, miso-glazed duck or grilled teriyaki aubergine.

Production Method
Estate fruit from six blocks; destemmed and sorted with ~50% whole berries. Wild yeast open-top ferment up to ~20 days; no pressings. Aged on lees in 1–3 year French oak puncheons (7 months) then older 45hL foudre (7 months). Bottled Sept 2021.

Vineyard Info
Yangarra Estate Vineyard — single-estate on sandy ironstone soils in Blewitt Springs. Certified organic/biodynamic, led by winemaker Peter Fraser; focuses on southern Rhône varieties and low-intervention winemaking.