Tasting Notes:

Fragrance, power, and savoury textural delight

Winemaking:

The fruit for Yangarra Roussanne 2021 was sourced from two blocks within their estate, the late ripening (27th March) Block 6 bringing a more restrained and finer expression, while the earlier ripening (20th March) Block 20 gives bolder characters and generosity driven primarily by aspect.

Hand-picked and basket pressed, retaining earlier free run for this blend.

No sulphur or acid was added to the juice, as we feel a little oxidation at this stage helps to remove some of the varieties trademark tannin and accentuates texture.

The un-fined and unsettled juice was transferred to French oak puncheons (30% new), where it underwent wild yeast fermentation.

The wine was matured for 8 months, stirred monthly with the lees retained. Bottled November 2022. Certified Organic and Biodynamic.

Intrigued by this rare golden beauty, whose origins lie in the Rhône Valley of southern France, Yangarra have been producing Roussanne since 2007.