{"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; 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