Yarra Yering Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Yarra Yering
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Strong critical reception: featured in tasting roundups (e. g. , Young Gun of Wine). Retail and specialist listings commonly cite ~13. reviewers and merchants have scored Yarra Yering Pinot Noir vintages in the low‑to‑mid 90s and it appears in regional show medal lists for adjacent vintages

Tasting Note
Bright crimson; aromas of violets, red cherry, raspberry and rose petal with subtle forest-floor and anise spice. Silky, medium-bodied palate with fine tannins, lively acidity and a savory, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, herb‑crusted lamb. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, char siu pork, shiitake and tofu stir‑fry, Cantonese roast pork, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand‑picked, chilled overnight, sorted and gently destemmed into small fermenters with ~10% whole‑bunch; hand‑plunged, minimal extraction; pressed and matured ~10 months in French oak (c.30% new).

Vineyard Info
Founded by Dr. Bailey Carrodus in 1969, Yarra Yering is a benchmark Yarra Valley estate. Now owned/managed by the Rathbone team with Sarah Crowe among winemaking leadership, known for low-yield, site-focused viticulture.