NZ
Australia
A blend led by Yarra Yering's old‑vine Shiraz with dashes of Mataro and Viognier.
Fermented in open vats and matured 15 months in French barriques, 30% new.
Co‑fermenting a small portion of Viognier with Shiraz adds lifted aromatics and spice.
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Description
Made by winemaker Sarah Crowe, the 2020 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2 is a Rhone-inspired blend of 95% Syrah, 3% Mataro, and 2% Viognier. Estate-grown fruit was hand-harvested, destemmed, and fermented in small open fermenters, with a portion of whole-cluster inclusion adding lift and structure. The wine was matured for fifteen months in French oak barriques, around 30% new, and bottled under screwcap for longevity.
The nose is fragrant with blackberry, plum and violet, layered with spice and dried herb complexity. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, combining dark fruit with savoury notes of pepper and fine tannins, finishing long and balanced with a subtle floral lift from the Viognier.
Elegant and expressive, this wine is enjoyable in its youth yet has the structure to evolve gracefully for more than a decade.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Violet
Palate:Pepper
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Poultry
Red Meat
Description
Made by winemaker Sarah Crowe, the 2020 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2 is a Rhone-inspired blend of 95% Syrah, 3% Mataro, and 2% Viognier. Estate-grown fruit was hand-harvested, destemmed, and fermented in small open fermenters, with a portion of whole-cluster inclusion adding lift and structure. The wine was matured for fifteen months in French oak barriques, around 30% new, and bottled under screwcap for longevity.
The nose is fragrant with blackberry, plum and violet, layered with spice and dried herb complexity. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, combining dark fruit with savoury notes of pepper and fine tannins, finishing long and balanced with a subtle floral lift from the Viognier.
Elegant and expressive, this wine is enjoyable in its youth yet has the structure to evolve gracefully for more than a decade.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Violet
Palate:
Pepper
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Poultry
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Violet
Pepper
Game
Pork
Poultry
Red Meat