Yarra Yering Number OneSc 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Yarra Yering
Label Name:
 
Number OneSc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the No. 1 line: James Halliday ~96, James Suckling ~96, WineFront ~96; Tyson Stelzer high praise (97–98). Langton's Classification: 'Outstanding' (house classification for Dry Red No. 1)

Tasting Note
Perfumed dark-berry and cassis notes with bay leaf, sage and cedar. Bright acidity, fine-grained ripe tannins and mixed-spice oak, delivering a focused, medium–full palate and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled rib-eye, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, beef rendang, hoisin-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; components vinified separately (Cabernet crushed/destemmed, others often whole-berry), open/closed fermenters, matured ~12–15 months in French oak (circa 35–40% new), blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Founded 1969 by Dr Bailey Carrodus, Yarra Yering is an iconic Yarra Valley estate. Its flagship Dry Red No.1 is made from original low-yielding plantings; Sarah Crowe leads winemaking today.