Yangarra Estate

McLaren Vale Old Vine Grenache

8.916 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

9.1

Excellent typical example of good Aussie Grenache. First impression is 'red Clare Riesling'. Clean with ripe red fruit (strawberry fruit roll-out). White pepper with a little heart. Best with a little chill. #blindtasting #australianwinetasting #yangarra #Grenache

Excellent typical example of good Aussie Grenache. First impression is 'red Clare Riesling'. Clean with ripe red fruit (strawberry fruit roll-out). White pepper with a little heart. Best with a little chill. #blindtasting #australianwinetasting #yangarra #Grenache

Jun 23rd, 2018
Matt

Great surprise here. Top-notch Grenache, old vines, true to grape and place, very well made and delicious. Totally would have glanced this over but happy to taste and be humbled.

Great surprise here. Top-notch Grenache, old vines, true to grape and place, very well made and delicious. Totally would have glanced this over but happy to taste and be humbled.

Apr 29th, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

From 71 year old vines. Warm baked fruits of; blueberries, plum & mixed ripe wild berries on the nose with fresh dark florals. There's also a slight touch of VA. Fruits on the the palate match the nose and are; soft, ripe & elegant. Beautiful in the mouth with soft tannins, red & purple fresh florals, dry earth with crushed rocks, blueberry cola, nice acidity with a round ripe polished finish.

From 71 year old vines. Warm baked fruits of; blueberries, plum & mixed ripe wild berries on the nose with fresh dark florals. There's also a slight touch of VA. Fruits on the the palate match the nose and are; soft, ripe & elegant. Beautiful in the mouth with soft tannins, red & purple fresh florals, dry earth with crushed rocks, blueberry cola, nice acidity with a round ripe polished finish.

Apr 7th, 2017
Chris

Beautiful expression of vintage and terroir.

Beautiful expression of vintage and terroir.

Jul 28th, 2017
Jon Scherer

Fantastic McLaren Vale Grenache from 70+ yr old vines in dry farmed sandy soil. Biodynamic estate too. Classic ripe strawberry and black pepper with a little wet tobacco leaf.

Fantastic McLaren Vale Grenache from 70+ yr old vines in dry farmed sandy soil. Biodynamic estate too. Classic ripe strawberry and black pepper with a little wet tobacco leaf.

Jan 13th, 2017
Tom Wood

Had this a few times now, some good fruit and youthful vibes

Had this a few times now, some good fruit and youthful vibes

Sep 9th, 2016
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Weijie had this 7 years ago

Weijie had this 7 years ago

Apr 12th, 2018
Crystal Jennings

Crystal had this 7 years ago

Crystal had this 7 years ago

Aug 24th, 2017
Isi Vajra

Isi had this 7 years ago

Isi had this 7 years ago

Nov 30th, 2017
David DelMonaco

David had this 4 years ago

David had this 4 years ago

Jun 4th, 2020