Yangarra Old Vine Grenache 2020

  • Vegan Suitable
  • Certified Biodynamic
  • Certified Organic
  • Winery
  • Region
    McLaren Vale, SA
  • Grapes
    Grenache

Produced from the fruit of dry grown bush vines planted high up in the Estate's elevated vineyards in deep sandy soils. These venerated vines date from 1946 and produce a wine that is complex, perfumed and elegant with a trademark tannin structure.

Red and purple fruits abound and are framed by the lovely tannins. A rare pleasure to taste fruit from such old vines for a very reasonable price.

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$44.80 each


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Tasting notes for Yangarra Old Vine Grenache 2020 from the Winery

Produced from the fruit of bush vines planted in 1946 high on our Estate's deep sandy soils. Our Old Vine Grenache is complex, perfumed and elegant with a trademark tannin structure.

VINTAGE

The 2020 harvest will be remembered for many years, mostly for all the wrong reasons. The growing season was marred by a very hot spring and the bushfires that ravaged vast areas of Australia. We feel incredibly blessed that in McLaren Vale we were untouched by either the fires or smoke taint. The very hot spring did lead to lowest yields on our records, but as the grapes started their ripening process the weather miraculously cooled to one of the most mild ripening seasons, resulting in wonderful concentration of flavour, retention of natural acidity and brightness of fruit, but above all beautiful finesse and balanced tannins.

The vineyard is certified Biodynamic (certification # 11587) with Australian Certified Organic. We have quite a practical approach, with our philosophy focused around healthy and alive soil, which involves no use of synthetic herbicides or fungicides, use of compost and biodynamic preparations, use of sheep in winter to graze under vine, and minimal mechanical soil disruption.

VINEYARD The vineyard is certified Biodynamic with Australian Certified Organic. We have quite a practical approach, with our philosophy focused around healthy and alive soil, which involves no use of synthetic herbicides or fungicides, use of compost and biodynamic preparations, use of sheep in winter to graze under vine, and minimal mechanical soil disruption.

WINEMAKING Hand-picked, mechanically sorted. 50% whole berries. Remaining berries crushed. Cold soak for 5-6 days. Wild, open Fermentation. No pressings used. No fining, just filtration. The wine was kept on yeast lees in 100% older French oak. 14-21 days on skins, careful pump over twice a day. Tasting Notes Technical Notes

Technical Details:

Variety 100% Grenache

PH 3.43

Alcohol 14.0%

Titratable Acidity 6.5 g/L

Vine Age 1946

Soil White Sands

Region Estate grown in Kangarilla, Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale

(SKU: YG_GRE_20)

Wine Type Red
Vintage 2020
Grapes Grenache
Region McLaren Vale, SA
Volume 750mL
Packaging Glass Bottle
Closure Screwcap
Country of Origin Australia
Alcohol % 14.0
Alcohol Level High [14-16%]
Calories from alcohol per 100mL 78
Residual Sugar g/L ≈ 2
Sugar Level Dry [0-4 g/L]
Sugar (g) per 100mL less than 1
Calories from sugar per 100mL 0
Total Calories per 100mL 78
Calorie Level per 100mL Average [70-90]
Vegan Suitable Yes
Certified Biodynamic Yes
Certified Organic Yes

Yangarra Old Vine Grenache 2019 VINTAGE:

96 Points | Halliday Wine Companion : From vines planted in '45 on a deep sandy dune dubbed ‘The Beach' by Yangarra. Whole bunches are open-fermented. The bouquet exudes fresh-picked raspberries which form the nucleus of the powerful and intense palate, with grainy tannins that underline the complexity of the wine.

2017 VINTAGE:

97 Points | Wine Companion 2020: It is a glorious example of grenache picked earlier than in the past, retaining all the freshness of red cherries/berries; spices starting to build, tannins beautifully shaped

97 Points | James Halliday Top 100 Wines of the Year 2018: Planted in 1946 on a sand dune in the cooler, elevated northeast of McLaren Vale. Hand-picked and sorted, then wild fermented. It is a glorious example of grenache picked early, retaining all the freshness of red cherries/berries, spices starting to build, tannins beautifully shaped.

2016 VINTAGE:

94 Points | 2019 Halliday Wine Companion: From bushvines planted '46, 50% whole berries, 50% destemmed, wild yeast open-fermented, matured for 10 months in used French oak. Very good colour; rich, full predominantly red fruits supported by fine tannins. No hint at all of confection or jam. The finish simply reinforces the depth and the freshness of the fruit from 70yo vines. Bargain. Drink by 2026

94 Points Nick Stock - jamessuckling.com Top 100 Wines: A decadent grenache with dried blueberries, tar, brambleberries and Chinese spices. The palate is also generous but well supported by grainy, tight tannins and a fine line of acidity. A crunchy, chewy finish. Drink in 2020. Screw cap.

91 Points Huon Hooke - The Real Review Sep 2018: Deep red/purple colour with a ripe plum and spice bouquet, rich and deep and layered. A full-bodied, solid wine with masses of firm tannins and the potential to reward keeping. (Off dry-grown vines planted in 1946. 50% whole berry and whole bunch)

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