Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 1 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Yarra Yering
Label Name:
 
Dry Red Wine No. 1
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 28%, Malbec 12%, Petit Verdot 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 96pts; James Suckling 96pts; Wine Front 96–98; Langton's listings/98 in some reviews; numerous high critic scores and long-standing acclaim

Tasting Note
Refined claret-style: bright blackcurrant, red berry and mulberry with cedar, dried herb, tobacco and spice. Medium-bodied, fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and a long, elegant blueberry-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Peking duck, Indonesian beef rendang, miso-grilled aubergine.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit, de-stemmed, open-top/half-tonne fermenters with gentle hand plunging; extended maceration and maturation in French Bordeaux-shaped oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Yarra Yering, established 1969 by Dr Bailey Carrodus in Yarra Valley. Flagship No.1 is a long-standing Bordeaux-style blend; Sarah Crowe has led winemaking since 2013.