Yangarra

There are few producers in Australia today operating at Yangarra’s level of vision, precision and purpose. Tucked into the high sands of Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale’s most prized and distinctive pocket, this certified biodynamic estate has become a global benchmark not just for Grenache, but for what modern Australian wine can be.

For over two decades, the estate was guided by the late Peter Fraser, a winemaker and futurist whose influence on the region cannot be overstated. Fraser pursued purity and finesse over flash, crafting wines that hum with energy and a deep sense of place. His pioneering work with amphorae, ceramic eggs and extended maceration was never about trend-chasing; it was an honest, granular pursuit of texture and transparency. Icons like the High Sands Grenache and the Ovitelli suite stand as touchstones for a new generation of Australian fine wine and remain a lasting tribute to his genius.

In the vineyard, Head of Viticulture Michael Lane continues the exacting work they built together. Lane’s stewardship is rooted in organic and biodynamic viticulture, treating the 170-hectare estate with an obsessive attention to soil health and biodiversity. Every block and every row is managed with patience, resulting in fruit that is pristine, balanced and quietly powerful.

Together, Fraser and Lane cultivated something profound. They reshaped the possibilities of warm-climate viticulture, giving Mediterranean varieties a new home and stripping McLaren Vale of its old clichés. 

"That the Yangarra wines, from the seemingly humble, to the exalted, are unerringly excellent is no surprise. Brilliant, category re-defining grenache and exemplary shiraz are made at this address, but so too are genuinely world-class white wines, which further help to redefine the possibilities for what is arguably Australia’s most progressive and exciting wine region."
- Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries