2022 Yarra Yering Dry Red No.1

Yarra Yering remains one of Australia’s most revered wineries, seamlessly blending tradition with modern excellence. Under the guidance of winemaker Sarah Crowe, the estate continues to craft elegant, age-worthy wines that showcase the finesse of the Yarra Valley.

Dry Red No. 1 is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 6% Malbec, and 3% Petit Verdot. The Cabernet component underwent extended skin contact, including fermentation in a 3500L upright oak cask. Maturation lasts 15 months in French oak barriques, 35% of which were new.

Other Reviews....
A blend of 60/24/11/5% cabernet sauvignon/merlot/malbec/petit verdot, the cabernet coming from the original 1969-planted vineyard. Matured in barrique (35% new). A deep crimson purple; almost opaque. Uber classical cabernet aromas with its core of concentrated and pure blackcurrant and cedar. Throw in hints of bay leaf, some gravel and a little sea spray and you have a pretty special Dry Red Wine No. 1. It's richly fruited and elegant with perfectly integrated, supple and persistent tannins. An altogether sumptuous and majestic wine. Drink 2024-2038.
97 points
Philip Rich - James Halliday's Wine Companion

This year’s edition of Yarra Yering Dry red No. 1 is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot. It spent eight weeks on skins and was matured in 35% new oak.
The herb notes are so clear here that there’s a trail of bitterness to the aftertaste, though given that a) it’s cabernet and b) pure fruit flavour flushes all the way through, it’s neither a problem nor a negative. You’d almost say though that the firm, stringy nature of the finish sets the style of the wine as a whole; it places a clear emphasis on complexity and structure, even as it delivers the goods fruit-wise. This is an excellent release, though it will only reveal its true pleasure to the patient. It’s fresh, firm, and only just now starting to properly form. Drink 2030 - 2042+.
95 points
Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front