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Yangarra Old Vine Grenache 2008
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A distinctive Grenache with fleshy autumnal vegetables and woody plant notes, along with hints of prune, raspberry, and strawberry. It’s elegant and svelte in the mouth with a natural acidity, black tea notes, and walnut tannins. This wine will age gracefully.
In 2008, cool and dry conditions during berry ripening encouraged the development of excellent flavours and crisp acidity. The unexpected heat wave in March caused the most condensed harvest in McLaren Vale’s history. Our cooler weather in the northern foothills of Blewitt Springs offset much of the heat – resulting in tiny, intensely-flavoured berries and concentrated wines with firm structure and vibrant aromatics.
The vase-shaped, dry-farmed old strugglers stand without wires or system of support. This ancient bush vine method allows us to care for each vine individually. Set low to the ground on the weathered remnants of a long-gone mountain range, this sandy site is now fondly called “The Beach.” As with the fabled stones of Châteauneuf du Pape the sands reflect heat during the day and release it at night to enhance ripening. Combine this with cooling breezes from nearby Mount Lofty, and you have the perfect environment for healthy, fresh, natural fruit of rare intensity and balance.
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WBW Rating: 94/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: McLaren Vale SA |
Winemaker: Peter Fraser
Drink now until: 2018
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