2021 Yangarra Old Vine Grenache

A powerhouse Grenache that packs plenty of muscle.

Produced from certified organic un-irrigated bush vines planted in 1946 with maturation taking place in a mixture of older French oak puncheons and foudre, ceramic eggs and amphora.
Deep dark red black colour with a bright purple red hue. Elevated spicy dark raspberry, red plum and liquorice scents are married to notions of graphite, provincial herbs, earth and blackpepper. Relatively light on its feet yet possessing amazing fruit concentration and power, the rich, succulent mid weighted palate is engulfed with dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits which are underpinned by a muscular tannin structure. Infusions of provincial herbs, crushed rock and pepper ensue. Finishes with a youthful freshness and a very long opulently fruited yet grippy aftertaste. A superb old vine Grenache.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews….
Wild yeast, open fermented and basket pressed. Bright clear though deep crimson hue; scented/perfumed, and I'm gone for all money without even tasting it. Its red fruit sundae glistens with dew drops on a spider's web, yet also has a savoury echo towards the finish. Drink to 2041.
97 points
James Halliday’s Top 100 of 2022

From 17 hectares of unirrigated bush vine Grenache, planted in 1946.
Juicy raspberry and cherry, aniseed, with a stony ferrous edge, dried flowers and chamomile. Medium-bodied, red fruits with a sappy and savoury edge, tannin is firm and stony, plenty of red berry flavour, though keeps itself pretty neat, with supple grip on a very long and bright finish. Tannin is a highlight. Kind of jubey as at now, though its future feels assured. Excellent. Drink 2023-2031+
95 points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

Ex 1946 Blewitt Springs bush vines planted in a deep sandy dune that Yangarra call The Beach; dry-grown, bunch-sorted, wild yeast, open fermented and basket pressed. Bright clear though deep crimson hue; scented/perfumed, and I'm gone for all money without even tasting it. And I haven't fooled myself. Except why on earth is it only $45? Its red fruit sundae glistens with dew drops on a spider's web, yet also has a savoury echo towards the finish.
99 points
The 2024 Halliday Wine Companion Wine of the Year