2021 Yangarra Roussanne

An organically grown high-quality example of this popular Rhone white variety. Textural and highly drinkable.
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Yangarra are one of the country's leaders in producing the varieties from the Rhone Valley.

Case in point being this excellent single varietal bottling of Roussanne. It is widely considered one of Australia's finest examples of what the variety is capable of.

The fruit is all biodynamically grown and picked by hand, with only 60% of juice pressed. It's fermented with wild yeasts, and left for 7 months on lees in barrel where it undergoes further stirring for added texture and complexity.

Intrigued by this rare golden beauty, whose origins lie in the Rhône Valley of southern France, we have been producing Roussanne since 2007. Expect fragrance, power, and savoury textural delight with great rewards in the cellar, for those who can wait.

VINTAGE SUMMARY

The 2022 growing season followed very similar conditions to 2021, though slightly cooler. There were favourable winter rains and a mild flowering and fruit set period. The cool ripening period took place between late January through to harvest in March. Yields were well balanced, and we are pleased with the fruit ripeness, intensity, freshness, and natural acidity.

WINEMAKING

Sourced from two blocks within our estate, the late ripening (27th March) Block 6 bringing a more restrained and finer expression, while the earlier ripening (20th March) Block 20 gives bolder characters and generosity driven primarily by aspect. Hand-picked and basket pressed, retaining earlier free run for this blend. No sulphur or acid was added to the juice, as we feel a little oxidation at this stage helps to remove some of the varieties trademark tannin and accentuates texture. The un-fined and unsettled juice was transferred to French oak puncheons (30% new), where it underwent wild yeast fermentation. The wine was matured for 8 months, stirred monthly with the lees retained. Bottled November 2022. Certified Organic and Biodynamic.

Variety
100% Roussanne
Alcohol
13.5%
pH
3.40
Titratable Acidity
6.3 g/L
Vine Age
1999 (grafted 2003)
Soil
Weathered sands mixed with ironstone gravels
Region
Estate grown in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale

94 Points - "Two proprietary blocks contribute, later and earlier ripening. Hand picked, basket pressed and fermented spontaneously in French oak puncheons (25% new). Sea spray, rooibos, quince and lemon pith. Stone fruits tucked amidst the fray. A fine, textural, forceful and filigreed finish, marked by a burst of fruit weight.
" - Ned Goodwin (Halliday Wine Companion)

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    Anthony J.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great wine

    For the price a great wine, fantastic old style flavour, second time we've brought from different drop.

    Also impressed with delivery time

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    Andrew A.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Silky and gorgeous

    Really silky, buttery, and easy-drinking. I really enjoyed this and ended up buying more.

  • GG
    Gareth G.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Another cracker

    Another cracker wine from this mob …. What they do they do well ….. complex lays …. Great with seafood

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Yangarra

Yangarra Estate is one of a small group of powerhouse wineries to raise its head from the sandy soils of Blewitt Springs in McLaren Vale. Their wines are made entirely from an amazing old bush vine single vineyard, with the 2016 Halliday Winemaker of the Year, Peter Fraser, pulling the reins as winemaker. They are a certified biodynamic wine producer, and have even been named International Winery of the Year, twice!

They specialise in varieties found in the Rhone Valley. In the reds, their Grenache is as good as any in the land and is truly world class, with Shiraz and Mourvedre not far behind. The same applies to whites, the Roussanne expressions from Fraser’s experimentation with ceramic eggs are some of the most interesting in the country. In time, each of the 13 Rhone varieties will be grown on the Yangarra block.

A premium benchmark for the Blewitt Springs sub-region, and one of the country's modern day icon producers.

Winemaker Peter Fraser amongst the old bush vines McLaren Vale, SA Yangarra

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