{"title":"Yarra Yering","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"yarra-yering-sparkling-cuvee-2018","title":"2018 Yarra Yering Sparkling Cuvée | 97 Point Yarra Valley Sparkling","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 97 POINTS | NEARLY 7 YEARS ON LEES | THIS IS SERIOUS AUSTRALIAN SPARKLING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rare Sparkling Wine from One of Australia's Greatest Estates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a hidden gem in the Yarra Yering range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $70 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be one of the most unexpected wines in the \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you think of Yarra Yering, you immediately think of \u003cstrong\u003eDry Red Wine No. 1, Dry Red Wine No. 2, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparkling wine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the \u003cstrong\u003e2018 Yarra Yering Sparkling Cuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e proves that this legendary Yarra Valley estate is capable of producing something very special in bubbles as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion identifies the 2018 as a \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Valley vintage sparkling based on Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Yarra Yering continues to offer the 2018 release through its current sparkling collection. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at the scores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious territory for Australian sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully mature and complex vintage sparkling showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon and citrus zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNashi pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrioche and fresh pastry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle honeyed complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine savoury notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of bottle development, the attraction here is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003efreshness and maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright citrus and orchard fruits provide energy, while bottle age brings additional layers of brioche, toast, nuts and savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mousse is fine, the palate precise and the finish long and beautifully dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is sparkling wine for people who want more than simply bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion lists the wine as the \u003cstrong\u003e2018 Yarra Yering Sparkling Cuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in the Yarra Valley from \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier and Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, at 12% alcohol. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose scores put it into an exceptional category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor perspective, \u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't merely a recommendation—it's a score normally reserved for wines of genuine distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinot Meunier \u0026amp; Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most interesting aspects of this wine is the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than the more familiar Pinot Noir and Chardonnay combination found in many Australian sparkling wines, the \u003cstrong\u003e2018 Yarra Yering Sparkling Cuvée is identified by Halliday as Pinot Meunier Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a fascinating combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e can contribute fragrance, red-apple fruit, generosity and approachability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e provides citrus, acidity, structure and mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they create a sparkling wine capable of combining immediate fruit with the complexity that develops through extended bottle ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA 2018 Vintage Sparkling – Still Available\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the biggest selling points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're talking about a \u003cstrong\u003e2018 vintage sparkling wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a young non-vintage release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means the wine has now had years to develop the secondary characters that make mature sparkling wine so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh primary fruit begins to evolve towards \u003cstrong\u003ebrioche, toast, nuts, honey and savoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, while quality acidity keeps the wine alive and energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd remarkably, Yarra Yering still lists the \u003cstrong\u003e2018 Sparkling Cuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e in its current portfolio. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who loves mature sparkling wine, that's a compelling proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Yarra Yering Pedigree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew names carry more weight in Australian fine wine than \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate has built its reputation on extraordinarily distinctive wines rather than simply following regional convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat philosophy is exactly why this Sparkling Cuvée is so interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not the wine most people associate with Yarra Yering—which makes discovering just how good it is even more exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with \u003cstrong\u003e97 and 96-point reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is clearly far more than a curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFried chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParmesan and Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extra bottle-age complexity also makes this a sparkling wine that can comfortably carry through an entire meal rather than simply being served as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt eight years from vintage, this should be entering a fascinating stage of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's still freshness and energy, but the real attraction now is the additional complexity that comes with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2030+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonally, I'd be very tempted to drink this now rather than hide every bottle away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it around \u003cstrong\u003e8–10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in a proper white-wine or tulip-shaped sparkling glass rather than a narrow flute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ehidden gem in the Yarra Yering range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e2018 vintage sparkling\u003c\/strong\u003e, from one of Australia's most celebrated estates, carrying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd an \u003cstrong\u003eRRP of just $70\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an extraordinary proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier and Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, serious bottle age and Yarra Yering's attention to detail creates a sparkling wine that's about far more than freshness and bubbles. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about \u003cstrong\u003etexture, maturity, brioche, citrus, savoury complexity and length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Champagne drinkers in particular, this is a fascinating bottle. At $70, you're getting an aged, highly rated vintage sparkling from one of Australia's great wineries for significantly less than you'd normally pay for Champagne of comparable maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you think you know Yarra Yering, try this. The 2018 Sparkling Cuvée might be one of the biggest surprises in the entire portfolio.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003eNearly seven years on lees. 97 Halliday. Yarra Yering. 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Fresh pear and crunchy green apple run through the centre while a fine chalkiness provides grip and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003erich without being heavy, textured without becoming broad, and incredibly fresh despite its concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery describes the wine as textural and lightly tannic, with ceramic-egg maturation contributing chalkiness and grip to the long, bright palate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Stuart Knox, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell Mattinson's 95-point assessment is particularly enthusiastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a serious white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Rhône-Inspired Yarra Valley Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 blend is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e46% Marsanne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% Roussanne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16% Grenache Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8% Viognier\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a fascinating combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarsanne\u003c\/strong\u003e provides body, texture and pear-like fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoussanne\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes perfume, richness, herbs and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrenache Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e adds freshness, citrus and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViognier\u003c\/strong\u003e lifts the aromatics with flowers and stone fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they produce something completely different from conventional Australian white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of those wines where you keep finding something new every time you return to the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFascinating Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is just as interesting as the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach grape variety is \u003cstrong\u003eharvested separately at optimum ripeness\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the fruit hand-picked, chilled overnight and then whole-bunch pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unclarified juice is gravity-fed into \u003cstrong\u003eseasoned French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, while portions of the Marsanne and Roussanne are fermented and matured in \u003cstrong\u003eceramic eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual components then remain undisturbed for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 months\u003c\/strong\u003e before blending and bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic eggs are particularly interesting because they contribute texture without introducing oak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's part of what gives Dry White No. 2 its distinctive combination of \u003cstrong\u003efruit weight, chalkiness, grip and freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering Doing What Yarra Yering Does Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I love about this wine is that it demonstrates why \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e remains such an important Australian estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey don't simply make Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz because those are the varieties people expect from the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey make wines with identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry White Wine No. 2 takes varieties more commonly associated with the Rhône and gives them an unmistakably Yarra Valley interpretation—fresh, detailed, beautifully structured and completely distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Yarra Yering's overall standing has never been stronger: the estate was ranked \u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review's Best Australian Winery for 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptional food wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled kingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoroccan-spiced chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePumpkin and sage ravioli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of texture, perfume and savoury spice makes it far more versatile at the table than many conventional aromatic whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a lot to enjoy now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white flowers, pear, stone fruit and spice are beautifully expressive, while the palate already has terrific texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the combination of fruit concentration, phenolic grip and acidity suggests this should become increasingly complex with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2032+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily buy enough to drink some young and watch the rest develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of wine serious wine lovers should be exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Dry White Wine No. 2\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't another Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. It's a blend of \u003cstrong\u003e46% Marsanne, 30% Roussanne, 16% Grenache Blanc and 8% Viognier\u003c\/strong\u003e, fermented and matured using seasoned French oak and ceramic eggs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd look at the reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $70\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003efloral, spicy, mineral, textural and incredibly complex\u003c\/strong\u003e, with enough richness to satisfy Chardonnay drinkers but enough freshness and savoury tension to keep you coming back for another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've never had Yarra Yering Dry White No. 2 before, the 2024 is the vintage to discover it. This is one of the most interesting white wines being made in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 96+ Halliday + 95 Wine Front + 95 Real Review. If you think Yarra Valley white wine begins and ends with Chardonnay, Dry White No. 2 will completely change the conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yarra Yering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418789146926,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024YarraYeringChardonnay.webp?v=1786426521"},{"product_id":"yarra-yering-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay | 97 Point Yarra Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] 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@w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 97 + 96 + 95 POINTS | YARRA YERING | WORLD-CLASS YARRA VALLEY CHARDONNAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Australia's Great Chardonnays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a Chardonnay built around intensity, precision and longevity rather than simple immediate fruitiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $142.50 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the estate's \u003cstrong\u003etwo original Chardonnay blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, connecting this wine directly to one of the most important vineyards in the modern history of the Yarra Valley. It is a Chardonnay built around intensity, precision and longevity rather than simple immediate fruitiness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critics are unanimous:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering also lists \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Andrew Caillard MW\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal at the 2025 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply one of Yarra Yering's best white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's one of the elite Chardonnays of Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully complex Chardonnay with layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNashi pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon and grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOyster shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle struck match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChalky minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's \u003cstrong\u003epower here, but also extraordinary precision\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate carries impressive fruit weight while remaining fine-boned and energetic. Citrus and crunchy green apple provide freshness, with pithy texture and bright acidity driving the wine through an exceptionally long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering describes a combination of oyster shell, sea spray and lemon citrus, with a powdery, chalky texture and remarkable carry through the palate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay with \u003cstrong\u003etension, texture, minerality and serious length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich praised its discreet, complex aromatics, drive, energy and long pithy finish, while noting that it should cellar effortlessly for years. Huon Hooke highlighted its concentration, delicacy and restrained power. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a formidable collection of reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChardonnay from Yarra Yering's Original Blocks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the story becomes particularly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay comes from the estate's two original Chardonnay blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering's vineyard dates to \u003cstrong\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e, putting these plantings right at the beginning of the modern revival of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat history matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature vines tend to produce smaller quantities of fruit and can deliver remarkable concentration and consistency. Here, that old-vine material translates into Chardonnay with tremendous flavour intensity while retaining the natural freshness and precision for which the Yarra Valley is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply Chardonnay carrying the Yarra Yering name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is Chardonnay deeply connected to the history of the estate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecision Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is deliberately restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 was \u003cstrong\u003ebarrel fermented in French barriques, with approximately 30% new oak, and underwent no malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat decision is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding malolactic fermentation helps retain the wine's naturally bright acidity and citrus-driven tension rather than pushing it towards an overtly buttery style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak contributes texture, spice and structure, but it never overwhelms the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is exactly what great modern Australian Chardonnay should be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without heaviness.\u003cbr\u003eOak without excess.\u003cbr\u003eAcidity without austerity.\u003cbr\u003eConcentration without losing finesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2024 Yarra Valley Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season demanded patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering experienced its \u003cstrong\u003ewettest January in more than 55 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, but warmer and drier conditions through February and March allowed the fruit to ripen slowly and evenly. Winemaker Sarah Crowe has highlighted the resulting intensity of flavour alongside the freshness and acidity that underpin the estate's 2024 wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination is particularly exciting for Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get concentration and flavour, but also the acidity required for balance and long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering at the Top of Australian Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering's reputation has arguably never been stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, the estate continues to produce some of Australia's benchmark wines, and in 2026 it was named \u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review's Best Australian Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e, following an assessment of more than 10,000 wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Chardonnay demonstrates exactly why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not flashy or exaggerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wine built on \u003cstrong\u003evineyard, precision, restraint and detail\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves something special:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab linguine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButter-poached marron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't serve it refrigerator-cold. Around \u003cstrong\u003e11–13°C\u003c\/strong\u003e will allow the texture and complexity to show properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd use a good Chardonnay or Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is absolutely a Chardonnay worth cellaring.\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of old-vine concentration, acidity, citrus drive and restrained oak provides all the ingredients required for graceful development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Front lists a drinking window of \u003cstrong\u003e2026–2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Halliday's assessment also emphasises its ability to cellar effortlessly. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2036+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf opening one now, I'd give it some air and allow it to warm slightly in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where you see the difference between \u003cstrong\u003every good Chardonnay and truly great Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't relying on huge oak, richness or winemaking tricks to impress you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the estate's \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Chardonnay blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, is barrel fermented with restrained new French oak, sees \u003cstrong\u003eno malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and delivers a remarkable combination of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite peach, citrus, green apple, oyster shell, sea spray and chalky minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at the scores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $142.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, this sits firmly among Australia's premium Chardonnays—and deservedly so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you collect Australia's greatest Chardonnays from producers such as Giaconda, Leeuwin Estate, By Farr, Bindi and Cullen, the 2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay absolutely belongs in that company.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not just a great Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's one of Australia's great white wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e👉 97 Halliday + 96 Real Review + 95 Wine Front. The 2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay is a beautifully refined, cellar-worthy expression of just how great Yarra Valley Chardonnay can be.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yarra Yering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418789572910,"sku":null,"price":142.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024YarraYeringChardonnay.webp?v=1786426521"},{"product_id":"yarra-yering-crecy-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Yarra Yering Crécy Chardonnay | 96 Point Yarra Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 96 HALLIDAY | 95 WINE FRONT | YARRA YERING CHARDONNAY AT ITS FINEST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the Most Exciting New Chardonnays from Yarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crécy Block – A Study in Chardonnay Clones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $77 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of the Most Exciting New Chardonnays from Yarra Yering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e releases a new Chardonnay from a specific block of its historic vineyard, you pay attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Crécy Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e explores a different expression of this legendary Yarra Valley estate, combining traditional Yarra Yering Chardonnay material with two highly regarded modern clones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crécy block contains \u003cstrong\u003eseven unique clone and rootstock plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the 2024 wine is a blend of \u003cstrong\u003e35% old-vine Yarra Yering clone, 35% clone 548 and 30% clone 95\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $77\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a serious Chardonnay from one of Australia's great estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully layered Chardonnay showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNectarine and white peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserved lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney and beeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrine and mineral notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy lees complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cool 2024 season has given this wine a wonderful \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus and mineral backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e, while full malolactic fermentation adds creaminess and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's genuine weight through the middle of the palate, but the wine never feels heavy. Pithy citrus, acidity and gentle phenolic grip provide tension, while integrated French oak adds structure and complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003epowerful yet taut, creamy yet mineral, complex yet incredibly precise\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering's current release information confirms both scores, alongside further recognition for the 2024 Crécy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell Mattinson's \u003cstrong\u003e95-point Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e review highlighted nectarine, brine, wax, honeyed cream, herbs and preserved lemon, but particularly praised the wine's control, confidence and ability to age. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just a Chardonnay for drinking immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a Chardonnay worth putting in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Crécy Block – A Study in Chardonnay Clones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply replicating Yarra Yering's flagship Chardonnay, \u003cstrong\u003eCrécy is a study of different Chardonnay clones growing within one block\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 blend is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% Old Vine Yarra Yering Clone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% Clone 548\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% Clone 95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the Crécy block there are \u003cstrong\u003eseven individual clone\/rootstock combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e a remarkable palette of Chardonnay material to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old-vine material connects the wine to Yarra Yering's history, while clones 548 and 95 bring their own expression of fruit, structure and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes Crécy far more than simply a second Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is its own expression of the Yarra Yering vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerious Chardonnay Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is every bit as impressive as the vineyard story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChilled overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel fermented in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then remained untouched on full yeast lees for \u003cstrong\u003e10 months in barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by another \u003cstrong\u003efour months in tank on primary lees\u003c\/strong\u003e before bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat extended lees contact builds weight, texture and complexity, while the cool-vintage acidity and citrus character keep everything beautifully focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an excellent example of modern Australian Chardonnay: \u003cstrong\u003etexture without heaviness and oak without losing fruit purity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering Pedigree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Australian estates carry the history of \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was established in 1969, and Chardonnay was among its original plantings. Today, winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e continues to explore what this remarkable site can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage was challenging early, including Yarra Yering's wettest January in more than 55 years, but warm and dry conditions followed through February and March. Slow, patient picking ultimately delivered fruit with concentration, freshness and excellent natural acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrécy is particularly exciting because it shows that Yarra Yering is still evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than half a century after the vineyard was established, the estate continues to explore new blocks, clones and expressions of its extraordinary site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté and other aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves a good Chardonnay or Burgundy glass and doesn't need to be served too cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where I think this wine becomes even more exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Crécy is already beautifully balanced, but both the winery and critics see considerable development ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering recommends cellaring for \u003cstrong\u003eup to eight years under suitable conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, while The Wine Front specifically notes that the wine is built to age and will benefit from additional bottle time. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2033+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf opening it young, give it some air and don't serve it refrigerator-cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could become a \u003cstrong\u003eseriously important Chardonnay in the Yarra Yering range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have one of Australia's great estates taking a specific block and exploring the interaction between its traditional old-vine Chardonnay material and modern clones \u003cstrong\u003e548 and 95\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then Sarah Crowe gives it serious winemaking treatment: whole-bunch pressing, barrel fermentation, \u003cstrong\u003e40% new French oak, full malolactic fermentation and extended lees maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critics have responded:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I particularly love is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003enectarine, preserved lemon, minerality, brine and creamy lees texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's richness, but also serious tension and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $77\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Crécy Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you an exciting new expression from one of Australia's most celebrated wineries without moving into the considerably higher price territory of its top Chardonnay releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love serious Yarra Valley Chardonnay—or premium white Burgundy—this is absolutely one to buy, drink and put a few bottles away in the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003e96 Halliday + 95 Wine Front + Yarra Yering. 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It's sophisticated enough for serious Pinot collectors but approachable enough to open tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've always wanted to explore Yarra Yering Pinot Noir but haven't wanted to spend $140+ on the flagship wine, Waterloo is an outstanding place to start.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003e96 Halliday + 94 Wine Front + Yarra Yering. 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This isn't Pinot made simply for immediate prettiness. It has perfume and silkiness, but underneath sits genuine concentration, structure and the ability to evolve beautifully in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion awarded it an exceptional \u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review gave it 96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine was also awarded a \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal at the 2024 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this level, we're talking about one of the elite Pinot Noirs of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully complex Pinot Noir showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark cherry and raspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForest floor and sous bois\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquorice and aniseed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle smoky oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, persistent tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfume is gorgeous, but there's real substance underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, intense and beautifully structured\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dark cherry and raspberry fruit flowing through a fine but persistent tannin framework. Floral characters and subtle forest-floor complexity provide another dimension, while the finish is long, controlled and remarkably elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich highlighted its dark cherry, raspberry, rose and sous-bois characters, describing a wine of persistence, structure and intensity that will reward patience. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Real Review's assessment noted the wine's youthful colour, floral and undergrowth complexity, concentration, focus and serious structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 has also collected an impressive series of show results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 Gold Medal – 2024 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a seriously decorated Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeticulous Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir demands precision, and Yarra Yering takes an extremely careful approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is \u003cstrong\u003ehand-picked and chilled overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e, then put through a second sorting before destemming into Yarra Yering's small fermenters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerments are gently \u003cstrong\u003ehand-plunged twice daily\u003c\/strong\u003e, deliberately avoiding excessive extraction and helping preserve the wine's perfume, purity and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pressing, the wine spends approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 months in French oak, with 30% new barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat restrained approach to extraction and oak is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim isn't to manufacture power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's to allow the fruit, vineyard and vintage to speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering Pedigree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering occupies a special place in Australian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by \u003cstrong\u003eDr Bailey Carrodus\u003c\/strong\u003e, who planted the vineyard in \u003cstrong\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e, it played a pivotal role in the revival of the modern Yarra Valley wine industry. Today, under winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, the estate continues to produce some of Australia's most celebrated wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd its reputation has arguably never been stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2026, Yarra Yering was named The Real Review's Best Australian Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e, after the publication assessed more than 10,000 wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir sits beautifully within that extraordinary portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with cherry sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle and mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef tartare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft washed-rind cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor something special, try it with \u003cstrong\u003educk and wild mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Yarra Yering Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's review makes it clear that the wine is still youthful and structured, with patience expected to be rewarded. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Front lists a drinking window beginning in \u003cstrong\u003e2027 and extending to 2033+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily cellar this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink 2027–2038+\u003c\/strong\u003e, or give it a generous decant if opening a bottle young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply another premium Yarra Valley Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering Pinot Noir in one of its strongest recent releases\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have \u003cstrong\u003e97 points from Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e96 from The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e, serious show success and the pedigree of an estate now ranked \u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review's No. 1 Australian Winery for 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the real attraction is the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003eperfumed but powerful, silky but structured, elegant yet remarkably intense\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dark cherry and raspberry fruit is wrapped in roses, violets, forest-floor complexity and beautifully fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Pinot Noir that demands a good glass and a little time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $143\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Yarra Yering Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e sits firmly in Australia's premium Pinot category—and it has the quality and pedigree to justify it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you collect Australia's greatest Pinot Noirs from producers such as By Farr, Bass Phillip, Bindi and Giaconda, Yarra Yering deserves to be in that conversation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003e97 Halliday + 96 Real Review + Yarra Yering. For serious lovers of Australian Pinot Noir, the 2023 is a bottle that belongs in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yarra Yering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418799010094,"sku":null,"price":143.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024YarraYeringWaterlooPinotNoir.webp?v=1786427172"},{"product_id":"yarra-yering-light-dry-red-2024","title":"2024 Yarra Yering Light Dry Red | 96 Point Yarra Valley Red","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 96 POINTS | PINOT NOIR MEETS SHIRAZ | PURE YARRA YERING MAGIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir Meets Shiraz – And It Works Brilliantly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA red that's dangerously drinkable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $85 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most fascinating wines in the \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Light Dry Red\u003c\/strong\u003e combines two varieties that you rarely see together today—\u003cstrong\u003e60% Pinot Noir and 40% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e—to create a wine that's fragrant, silky, spicy and incredibly seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's lighter on its feet than conventional Shiraz but has considerably more structure and savoury complexity than you'd expect from Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red that's almost dangerously drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e94+ points from Campbell Mattinson at The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2024 is an outstanding release. Yarra Yering confirms the blend as 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Shiraz, with 13.5% alcohol. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a wonderfully aromatic wine bursting with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry and raspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackberry and blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushed violets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle smoky complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfume is gorgeous—\u003cstrong\u003eviolets and mixed summer berries\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately leap from the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen comes the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's light and energetic but surprisingly plush through the middle, with Pinot Noir providing perfume, silkiness and spice while cool-climate Shiraz adds structure and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA subtle smoky grip from the use of stalks adds another layer of complexity through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine built around \u003cstrong\u003efragrance, texture and sheer drinkability\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Front also gives the 2024 a drinking window of \u003cstrong\u003e2026–2034+\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting that while Light Dry Red is wonderfully approachable, there is plenty of potential for development in the cellar. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e60% Pinot Noir + 40% Shiraz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusual blend is what makes the wine so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir provides fragrance, red fruits, silkiness and delicate spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shiraz adds darker fruit, pepper, savoury character and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut them together and you get a wine that sits somewhere between great Yarra Valley Pinot and elegant cool-climate Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there is a historical precedent for the combination. Pinot Noir and Shiraz blends were once part of the Australian wine landscape, making Yarra Yering's interpretation feel simultaneously traditional and wonderfully unconventional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFascinating Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two varieties aren't simply thrown into a fermenter together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're handled differently to accentuate their individual personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir is whole-berry fermented in small 600kg fermenters and gently hand-plunged\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShiraz undergoes 100% whole-bunch fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, remaining untouched for 10 days before being destemmed to complete fermentation as whole berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe components then spend \u003cstrong\u003enine months in used French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e in Yarra Yering's underground cellar before blending and bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's thoughtful winemaking designed to maximise perfume and texture rather than extraction or oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering Pedigree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew wineries occupy a more important place in the history of the modern Yarra Valley than \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts wines have become benchmarks for the region, and the estate's range includes some of Australia's most collectible reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Dry Red shows a different side of Yarra Yering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than the power and longevity of Dry Red Wine No.1 or the intensity of Dry Red Wine No.2, this is about \u003cstrong\u003eimmediate fragrance, silkiness and pleasure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet it still carries the precision and attention to detail expected from this extraordinary estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an incredibly versatile food wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-fired pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because of its lighter body and vibrant fruit, don't be afraid to serve it \u003cstrong\u003eslightly chilled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e14–16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e would be fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering specifically describes Light Dry Red as an \u003cstrong\u003eearly-drinking style\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to be fragrant and delicious in its youth, while still capable of evolving with suitable cellaring. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Front suggests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink 2026–2034+.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonally, I'd struggle to leave this alone for very long. The combination of perfume, freshness and silky fruit is exactly what makes it so appealing right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those wines that reminds you that \u003cstrong\u003egreat wine doesn't have to be big or powerful\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Light Dry Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is all about perfume, texture and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the \u003cstrong\u003esilk, red fruit and exotic fragrance of Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with the \u003cstrong\u003epepper, spice and structure of cool-climate Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e. The whole-bunch component adds another savoury dimension, while used French oak ensures the fruit remains centre stage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at the reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $85\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a brilliant example of why Yarra Yering remains one of Australia's great estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're a Pinot Noir drinker who wants something with a little more structure—or a Shiraz drinker looking for something more perfumed, silky and elegant—the 2024 Yarra Yering Light Dry Red could be the perfect wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003e96 Points. Yarra Yering. Pinot Noir + Shiraz. 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Liquorice and spice add complexity, while the Portuguese varieties provide floral lift, savoury depth and beautifully energetic acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, fragrant, spicy and incredibly detailed\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing long, fresh and precise. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the show results are equally impressive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 Trophy – Best Other Red Blend, 2025 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 Gold Medal – 2025 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥈 Silver Medal – 2025 Royal Queensland Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry Red No. 3 has become one of the benchmark alternative-variety reds in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSix Portuguese Varieties. One Extraordinary Wine.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Dry Red Wine No. 3\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e46% Touriga Nacional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23% Tinta Cão\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15% Tinta Roriz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7% Tinta Amarela\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5% Alvarelhão\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4% Sousão\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach variety brings something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouriga Nacional\u003c\/strong\u003e forms the backbone, delivering dark fruit, floral perfume, structure and liquorice spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTinta Cão\u003c\/strong\u003e brings fragrant blue fruits and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTinta Roriz\u003c\/strong\u003e adds savoury depth, while \u003cstrong\u003eTinta Amarela\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes floral and bay-leaf characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlvarelhão\u003c\/strong\u003e brings finesse, while \u003cstrong\u003eSousão\u003c\/strong\u003e provides acidity and additional drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they create a wine unlike almost anything else produced in Australia. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Bailey Carrodus Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry Red Wine No. 3 is part of the remarkable legacy of \u003cstrong\u003eDr Bailey Carrodus\u003c\/strong\u003e, who established Yarra Yering in \u003cstrong\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e and became one of the pivotal figures in the rebirth of the modern Yarra Valley wine industry. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis decision to plant Portuguese varieties was remarkably adventurous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese varieties were originally associated with fortified wine production, but Dry Red Wine No. 3 ultimately demonstrated just how exciting they could be as a dry table wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, under winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, No. 3 has become one of the most distinctive wines in the entire Yarra Yering portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Proven Australian Classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply an interesting alternative-variety blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Red Wine No. 3 has become one of Australia's benchmark reds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion named the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Dry Red Wine No. 3 its top Other Red \u0026amp; Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, awarding it \u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e and noting the wine's combination of red and black fruits, wildflowers, dried herbs and fine tannin structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 followed with another \u003cstrong\u003e97 points from Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the 2024 continues the remarkable run of form. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine with a serious track record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChorizo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortuguese-style pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-fired meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine's combination of fragrant fruit, spice, acidity and savoury tannin makes it an exceptional food wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is enormous appeal in drinking this young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floral aromatics, vibrant berries and spice are captivating right now, but the wine's fine tannins and natural acidity also give it excellent cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2038+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd drink one now and put several bottles away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what makes \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e such an extraordinary producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey don't simply make great Cabernet and Shiraz. They make wines with genuine identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Dry Red Wine No. 3\u003c\/strong\u003e combines \u003cstrong\u003esix Portuguese grape varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e into a wine that's incredibly aromatic, complex and completely distinctive. Touriga Nacional brings perfume and power; Tinta Cão adds blue-fruited energy; Tinta Roriz and Tinta Amarela deliver savoury spice; and Alvarelhão and Sousão bring finesse and freshness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen consider the pedigree:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy – Best Other Red Blend, Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $68\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 3\u003c\/strong\u003e represents exceptional buying from one of Australia's great estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've never tried Dry Red No. 3 before, buy this. It's one of those wines that shows just how exciting Australian red wine can be when someone decides not to follow the rules.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003eTrophy + Gold Medal + 95 Points. If you've never experienced Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 3, the outstanding 2024 is the perfect vintage to discover it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yarra Yering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418800845102,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024YarraYeringLightDryRed.webp?v=1786427406"},{"product_id":"yarra-yering-new-territories-shiraz-touriga-2023","title":"2023 Yarra Yering New Territories Shiraz Touriga | 96 Point Yarra Valley Red","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 DOUBLE TROPHY WINNING YARRA YERING BLEND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Yarra Yering's Most Exciting Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrophies at both the 2024 Royal Queensland Wine Awards and 2024 Yarra Valley Wine Show \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Ray Jordan | 95 points - Halliday Wine Companion | 95 points - The R Review \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $68 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e with the rule book thrown out the window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 New Territories\u003c\/strong\u003e takes cool-climate Yarra Valley Shiraz and blends it with two of Portugal's great varieties, \u003cstrong\u003eTouriga Nacional and Tinta Cão\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating one of the most distinctive reds in the Yarra Yering portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's floral, spicy, juicy and beautifully savoury, with the elegance and precision you'd expect from Yarra Yering but a personality completely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 is a seriously successful release\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt received \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e and collected trophies at both the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Royal Queensland Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus gold medals at those shows and the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 National Wine Show of Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $68\u003c\/strong\u003e, there is a huge amount of wine here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a wonderfully aromatic red bursting with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackberry and black cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulberry and blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushed violets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAniseed and liquorice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine savoury oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, vibrant and incredibly energetic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's beautiful juicy fruit through the centre, but this isn't simply about fruit. 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Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – 2024 Royal Queensland Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – 2024 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Ray Jordan, Winepilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Aaron Brasher, The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an extraordinary collection of results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShiraz Meets Portugal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is one of the things that makes New Territories so fascinating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% Touriga Nacional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% Tinta Cão\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the core of juicy fruit and exotic floral fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouriga Nacional\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Portugal's great varieties, naturally brings firm tannins, spice and structural drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTinta Cão\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes lifted violet aromatics, juicy mulberry fruit and aniseed spice. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut them together and you get something that feels unmistakably Yarra Valley yet unlike conventional Australian Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the point of \u003cstrong\u003eNew Territories\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering Pedigree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew wineries are more important to the modern history of the Yarra Valley than \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was established by \u003cstrong\u003eDr Bailey Carrodus in 1969\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the estate went on to produce some of Australia's most celebrated wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the wines are made under the direction of \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the 2023 vintage marked her tenth vintage at Yarra Yering. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Territories shows another side of this legendary estate—experimental enough to be exciting, but with the precision and attention to detail you'd expect from Yarra Yering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChorizo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortuguese-style pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-fired meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of juicy fruit, savoury spice and structured tannins makes this an incredibly versatile food wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enormous pleasure here now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfume, vibrant fruit and spice make the wine immediately attractive, but those serious fine-grained tannins give it the structure to develop beautifully in bottle. Halliday's assessment specifically notes its ability to age gracefully. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2035+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink a bottle now and put several more away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be one of the most underrated wines in the \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering portfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about what you're getting for \u003cstrong\u003e$68\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine from one of Australia's great estates. \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Halliday. Two major show trophies. Three gold medals.\u003c\/strong\u003e And a genuinely fascinating blend of \u003cstrong\u003eShiraz, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Cão\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the most important thing is how interesting it is to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003efloral, spicy, juicy, savoury and beautifully structured\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's enough familiar Shiraz character to make it immediately appealing, while the Portuguese varieties add an exotic dimension of violets, mulberry, aniseed and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when a \u003cstrong\u003e$68 New Territories can beat Yarra Yering's own Dry Red No. 3 to a trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e, you know you're dealing with something special. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor anyone who loves Yarra Yering, cool-climate Shiraz or simply discovering something genuinely different, the 2023 New Territories is an absolute must-buy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003e95 Halliday + 96 Ray Jordan + Yarra Yering. 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