2022 Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz

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.

Underhill Shiraz is sourced from a single block planted in 1973. 50% of the grapes are fermented and matured in a 3500L upright oak cask containing 20% whole bunches, with the remainder fermented in open-top fermenters. Maturation lasts 12 months, 50% in the 3500L cask and 50% in French oak puncheons, 10% of which were new.

Other Reviews....
From a shiraz vineyard planted in 1973 adjacent to Yarra Yering. A vivid crimson purple colour, a mix of whole-bunch and berry fermentation and maturation in large format French oak. This is a glorious shiraz, bursting with life and what will surely be a 40-year life span, so perfectly framed and balanced are its black cherry and blackberry fruit duo, tannins obediently bending the knee to the fruit. Drink 2024-2062.
98 points
James Halliday - James Halliday's Wine Companion

Underhill is a single block of shiraz on the western side of this heralded Yarra Valley estate. This block was planted in 1973. I’ve slowly been working my way through a fantastic vertical tasting of Underhill Shiraz (1989-2021) held at the estate in 2023, with notes going – here. This 2022 release was not at that tasting; I have it on the bench in front of me now.
This wine is more complex than your average bear. It clearly has some stalk influence, and it clearly presents an array of smoky, woodsy, peppery characters, as well as flashes of mescal and Campari-like herb notes. The fruit is ripe, deep, fresh and meaty at once, with ultra-long chains of grainy, smoky tannin drawing through. We’re talking red berried fruits with a darkness in their centre. This ripe, juicy Yarra Valley Shiraz has its savoury side in a firm embrace. It’s quite herbal, quite smoky, and quite tannic, all in a positive way. It has a bit of dare to it. In time, it will flourish. Drink 2028 - 2035+.
95 points
Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front