Yarra Yering Number TwoSc 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Yarra Yering
Label Name:
 
Number TwoSc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz 95%, Mataro (Mourvèdre) 3%, Viognier 1%, Marsanne 1%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Huon Hooke 96pts; James Halliday 95pts; Langton’s Classified 'Excellent'; The Real Review Best Wines of 2020 (#2 Shiraz blends)

Tasting Note
Fragrant and layered: violets, plum and bramble with cardamom, cigar-box oak and savoury spice. Medium weight, smooth-skinned fruit, firm fine tannins and a savoury finish.

Food Pairing
Roast and grilled red meats (beef, lamb), braised short ribs, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, hoisin duck, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki‑glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; sorted and destemmed to half‑tonne open fermenters with much whole‑berry; some stalk returned; frozen Viognier (and some Marsanne) skins added to fermenters; matured ~12 months in French oak barriques (30% new).

Vineyard Info
Yarra Yering, founded on plantings from 1969 by Dr Bailey Carrodus, is a benchmark Yarra Valley producer; acclaimed, age‑worthy wines; modern winemaking led by Sarah Crowe continues traditional practices.