Yangarra Roussanne 2022

Accolades:
94/100 – Halliday Wine Companion

“Hand-picked and basket pressed, partially to French puncheons (30% new), where it underwent spontaneous fermentation following controlled oxidative handling. Just starting to compete with the top cuvees, however it is a bit more understated in terms of its make-up, if not a little more effusive of its pithy, gingery stone fruit and rooibos exclamations. As reliant on its chewy phenolics as it is on its obvious freshness, this is very good and strongly suggestive of great southern Rhone expressions. Drink or hold.” – Ned Goodwin MW, Halliday Wine Companion

Tasting Note: 100% Roussanne, vines grafted in 2003. 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.

Winemaking Notes: 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.

Certification: Organic, Biodynamic

Alcohol: 13.5%

Variety: Roussanne

Region: Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, South Australia