{"product_id":"yarra-yering-waterloo-pinot-noir-2024","title":"2024 Yarra Yering Waterloo Pinot Noir | 96 Point Yarra Valley Pinot","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 96 POINTS HALLIDAY | YARRA YERING | A STUNNING EXPRESSION OF YARRA VALLEY PINOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA New Pinot Noir from One of Australia's Greatest Estates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a seriously exciting addition to the Yarra Yering range.\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\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $77 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA New Pinot Noir from One of Australia's Greatest Estates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a seriously exciting addition to the \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWaterloo Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from a dedicated block planted exclusively to the famous \u003cstrong\u003eMV6 clone\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2016. While Yarra Yering's flagship Pinot Noir combines a number of clones, Waterloo was planted specifically to explore what MV6 could achieve on this extraordinary site. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd judging by the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 release\u003c\/strong\u003e, the answer is: quite a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e94 points from The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e for a relatively new wine is an exceptional result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $77\u003c\/strong\u003e, this gives Pinot lovers another way into the extraordinary Yarra Yering story at almost half the price of the estate's flagship Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect an incredibly perfumed Pinot Noir showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry and cranberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry and strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardamom and fennel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle char\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, gently chewy tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003esilky, elegant and beautifully fragrant Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's lovely flesh through the centre of the palate, but the wine remains distinctly medium-bodied and refined. Cherry and pomegranate fruit meet spice and subtle char, while fine tannins provide enough structure to carry everything through a persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering describes the wine as having a silky, elegant fruit profile wrapped in fine tannin, with both immediate appeal and excellent persistence. \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\u003e94 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday reviewer Philip Rich called it an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent new addition to the range\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting red cherry, cranberry, rose, cardamom and fennel characters together with its medium-bodied palate and gently chewy tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell Mattinson was equally enthusiastic, awarding it \u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e and describing the 2024 Yarra Yering releases as some of Sarah Crowe's best work to date. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine also received 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\u003ch2\u003eThe Waterloo Block – 100% MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what makes Waterloo particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWaterloo Block was planted exclusively to MV6 in 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its rows running east–west to improve canopy management and drainage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMV6 is arguably Australia's most important Pinot Noir clone and is particularly significant in the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering's flagship Pinot Noir contains a mixture of clones, including MV6, but the estate previously didn't have a dedicated single planting of MV6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterloo changes that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt allows \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe and the Yarra Yering team to explore the personality of MV6 on its own\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a fascinating counterpoint to the estate's flagship Pinot Noir. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeticulous Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you'd expect from Yarra Yering, the winemaking is beautifully considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is \u003cstrong\u003ehand-picked and chilled overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e before careful sorting and gentle destemming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation involves \u003cstrong\u003etwice-daily hand plunging\u003c\/strong\u003e, encouraging gentle extraction rather than sheer power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pressing, the wine is gravity-filled into French oak barrels, with \u003cstrong\u003e20% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, and spends approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 months maturing in Yarra Yering's cool underground cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine where oak supports rather than dominates the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's all about \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, texture, purity and fine tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering Pedigree at a Brilliant Price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Waterloo becomes extremely compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering's flagship Pinot Noir now sits firmly among Australia's premium Pinot Noirs. Waterloo gives you a different expression from the same remarkable estate and winemaking team for \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $77\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it's not simply a lesser version of the flagship wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a \u003cstrong\u003edifferent expression of the vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, built specifically around the MV6 clone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives serious Pinot drinkers a fascinating opportunity to taste the two wines side-by-side and explore how clone, site and vine age influence the final wine.\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\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef tartare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it slightly cool—around \u003cstrong\u003e14–16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e—and give it a good Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the attractions of Waterloo is its immediate accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering describes it as a wine with plenty of youthful appeal, while still possessing the structure to evolve over the medium term. The winery suggests approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 years of cellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Halliday's assessment sees potential over roughly \u003cstrong\u003efive to seven years\u003c\/strong\u003e. \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 of \u003cstrong\u003e2025–2033+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it now for its perfume and vibrant fruit, but a few years in bottle should bring additional savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could become one of the most exciting wines in the \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eMV6 Pinot Noir block\u003c\/strong\u003e, a legendary Yarra Valley estate and the winemaking of \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, all brought together in a wine that has already received:\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\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd the RRP is \u003cstrong\u003e$77\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a compelling proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Waterloo Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is fragrant, silky and beautifully detailed, with red cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, florals and spice wrapped around fine tannins. 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. Waterloo is a beautifully perfumed, silky and precise Pinot Noir that serious Yarra Valley wine lovers should not miss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yarra Yering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418798551342,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024YarraYeringWaterlooPinotNoir.webp?v=1786427172","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/yarra-yering-waterloo-pinot-noir-2024","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}