2023 Yangarra Estate Ovitelli Grenache

A profound and ethereal McLaren Vale Grenache — silky and complex, with red fruit purity, floral intensity and the extraordinary depth and finesse that only old-vine Grenache from one of Australia's most celebrated biodynamic estates can deliver.

This is one of Australia's greatest Grenache expressions — 97 points and a McLaren Vale icon.

97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 96 Points – Wine Pilot | 95 Points – The Wine Front

McLaren Vale, SA

$82 a bottle
Single Vineyard • Old Vine Grenache • McLaren Vale

"A profound and ethereal McLaren Vale Grenache — silky and complex, with red fruit purity, floral intensity and the extraordinary depth and finesse that only old-vine Grenache from Yangarra can deliver."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby to purple with a luminous, translucent core — vivid, vibrant and full of presence.

Aroma:
Profound and ethereal with:

• red cherry and wild strawberry
• dark plum and pomegranate
• rose petal, violet and floral intensity
• spice, dried herbs and subtle earthy complexity

Old-vine Grenache at its most pure and expressive — fragrant, complex and deeply compelling.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with silky, fine tannins and fresh, vibrant acidity.
Expect layers of:

• red cherry, wild strawberry and dark plum
• pomegranate and vibrant red fruit
• spice, dried herbs and earthy complexity
• silky, fine tannins of extraordinary quality
• fresh acidity delivering precision, energy and exceptional length

The wine delivers red fruit purity with silky elegance, combining old-vine concentration, floral intensity and the profound complexity that defines Ovitelli as one of Australia's most celebrated and age-worthy Grenache expressions.

Finish:
Extraordinarily long and persistent with lingering red fruit, florals, spice and fine, silky tannins.

Critical Acclaim

97pts – Halliday Wine Companion

96pts – Wine Pilot

95pts – The Wine Front

About Ovitelli Grenache

Ovitelli — named after the ancient sheep pens (ovili) that once stood on Yangarra's estate — is the pinnacle of Yangarra's Grenache programme and one of Australia's most celebrated single-vineyard red wines. Sourced from old-vine Grenache planted on Yangarra's certified biodynamic McLaren Vale estate, it is a wine of extraordinary purity, complexity and age-worthiness that has consistently ranked among Australia's greatest Grenache expressions.

It represents:

• single-vineyard old-vine Grenache from Yangarra's certified biodynamic McLaren Vale estate
• one of Australia's most celebrated and consistently acclaimed Grenache expressions
• extraordinary purity, complexity 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 – 2040

Food Pairings

• Roast lamb with herbs
• Slow-braised duck
• Char siu pork
• Paella
• Aged Manchego
• Charred capsicum dishes

Why We Love It

This is one of Australia's greatest Grenache expressions — profound, silky and built to age for decades.
At $82, it delivers multi-publication 95–97-point acclaim and a Grenache experience that rivals the finest expressions from anywhere in the world.

A must-have for collectors and lovers of benchmark, age-worthy Australian Grenache.