2023 Yangarra Estate High Sands Grenache

A transcendent single-vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache — ethereal and profound, with extraordinary red fruit purity, silky precision and the breathtaking complexity that has made High Sands one of the greatest Grenache expressions in the world.

Sourced from Yangarra's highest, sandiest soils — this is Australian Grenache at its absolute apex.

98 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 97 Points – The Review | 97 Points – Wine Pilot

McLaren Vale, SA

$325 a bottle
Single Vineyard • Ultra-Premium • McLaren Vale Grenache

"A transcendent single-vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache — ethereal and profound, with extraordinary red fruit purity, silky precision and the breathtaking complexity that has made High Sands one of the greatest Grenache expressions in the world."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with a luminous, translucent core — vivid, vibrant and hauntingly beautiful.

Aroma:
Transcendent and ethereal with:

• red cherry, wild strawberry and pomegranate
• dark plum and violet florals
• rose petal, spice and dried herbs
• mineral tension, sandy soil character and extraordinary aromatic complexity

Grenache of breathtaking purity and aromatic intensity — the sandy soils of the High Sands vineyard delivering a finesse and transparency that is unlike any other Grenache in Australia.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with extraordinarily fine, silky tannins and vibrant, precise acidity.
Expect layers of:

• red cherry, wild strawberry and pomegranate
• extraordinary red fruit purity and concentration
• violet florals, spice and dried herb complexity
• tannins of breathtaking finesse and silkiness
• vibrant acidity delivering extraordinary precision, energy and length

The wine delivers purity with profound complexity, combining the transparency of sandy soils, extraordinary old-vine concentration and the silky, ethereal character that defines High Sands as one of the world's great Grenache expressions.

Finish:
Extraordinarily long and persistent with lingering red fruit, florals, mineral tension and tannins of breathtaking finesse.

Critical Acclaim

98pts – Halliday Wine Companion

97pts – The Review

97pts – Wine Pilot

About High Sands Grenache

High Sands is Yangarra Estate's most celebrated and sought-after wine — sourced from a single block of old Grenache vines planted in the highest, sandiest soils on the estate. These ancient sandy soils produce Grenache of extraordinary purity, finesse and transparency, delivering a wine that has consistently ranked among the greatest Grenache expressions in the world. Yangarra Estate is one of McLaren Vale's most pioneering biodynamic producers, and High Sands represents the ultimate expression of their philosophy — a wine of profound site specificity, purity and age-worthiness.

It represents:

• single-vineyard old-vine Grenache from Yangarra's highest, sandiest biodynamic soils
• one of the world's most celebrated and consistently acclaimed Grenache expressions
• extraordinary purity, finesse and multi-decade cellaring potential

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2023
• Variety: Grenache
• Region: McLaren Vale, SA
• Producer: Yangarra Estate
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2050

Food Pairings

• Slow-roasted lamb with herbs
• Roasted duck with cherry
• Char siu pork
• Aged Manchego and fine cheeses
• Paella
• Charred capsicum dishes

Why We Love It

This is one of the world's great Grenache expressions — transcendent, ethereal and built to age for decades.
At $325, it delivers 98-point Halliday acclaim and a Grenache experience that rivals the finest expressions from Priorat, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and beyond.

A once-in-a-cellar wine for collectors and lovers of the world's greatest Grenache.