Yangarra Preservative Free Shiraz 2022: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Juicy, medium-bodied & preservative-free

This is Yangarra’s “less is more” Shiraz: fresh, fruit-driven and made to be enjoyed in its youth. It’s medium-bodied and vibrant, with spiced plum and cherry, a little clove and warm spice, and a smooth, supple palate that stays dry and moreish. The key detail: it’s preservative free and made with no additions of any kind — no added sulphur, no acid, no tannin, no fining — just clean fruit and a bright, easy flow.

Highlights

• Preservative free (no added sulphur) and no additions of any kind
• Certified biodynamic and organic; vegan friendly
• 100% Shiraz from McLaren Vale (Blewitt Springs estate; North Maslin Sands)
• Wild fermentation; 12 days on skins
• Matured 5 months in stainless steel; bottled October 2022
• 14.0% ABV

Tasting Notes

Bright and approachable, with spiced plums, cherries and a gentle clove-like spice. The palate is medium-bodied and juicy, flowing smoothly with soft tannins and a dry, moreish finish — the kind of red that disappears quickly once the food hits the table.

Winemaking

De-stemmed and selectively sorted to open fermenter, then wild fermented. The wine spends 12 days on skins before pressing to tank, and matures for 5 months in stainless steel. No additions are used throughout the entire production, and it’s bottled in October 2022 for maximum freshness.

Vineyard & Vintage

From Yangarra’s certified organic and biodynamic estate in Blewitt Springs (McLaren Vale), on ancient North Maslin Sands. The elevated site helps Shiraz hold vibrancy and lift, which is exactly what you want for a preservative-free style: bright fruit, clean lines and good natural balance.

Why We Love It

Because it proves preservative-free red can be both delicious and genuinely well made. It’s all about clean fruit and drinkability — no heaviness, no “added” edges — just a vibrant, juicy Shiraz that’s perfect for midweek dinners, BBQs and “open another bottle?” nights.

Food Pairing

Best with simple, flavour-forward meals: BBQ chicken, sausages, mushroom burgers, tomato-based pasta and smoky vegetables. The juicy fruit and soft tannins also handle spice (pepper, cumin, paprika) without feeling too serious.

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Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Easy, no-fuss red for when friends drop over and dinner is on the fly. Chill it for 10 minutes, put something on the grill, and let the juicy fruit and gentle spice do the work. It’s also a great “bring-a-bottle” option because it tastes good with almost anything.

Cellaring

Drink young for best freshness and vibrancy. It’s made to shine in its first 1–2 years.

Producer

Yangarra is a single-vineyard estate in Blewitt Springs (McLaren Vale), renowned for biodynamic farming and Rhône-variety mastery. The elevated vineyards and ancient North Maslin Sands soils deliver fragrance and freshness, even in warmer seasons. This preservative-free release is their “pure, no-additions” expression — a bright, modern Shiraz built for immediate enjoyment.

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• A step up in structure and detail — Yangarra Estate Shiraz 2023
• Best-value preservative-free favourite — Organic Vines Shiraz
• Another no-added-preservative red — The Hero Preservative Free Shiraz 2025

FAQ

What does “preservative free” mean here?

It means no sulphur dioxide (preservative) is added at any stage. In this wine, Yangarra also uses no other additions (no acid, tannin or fining), keeping the style as pure and fruit-driven as possible.

Does preservative-free red taste different?

Often it tastes brighter and more fruit-forward, with a softer, more immediate feel. This style is typically made for early drinking, so it’s all about freshness and drinkability.

Should I store it differently?

Keep it cool and avoid heat. Like all wine, it hates warm storage — but fresh, no-additions styles especially benefit from a stable, cool spot.

Should I decant it?

Not necessary. A quick swirl is enough — it’s designed to be open and ready to drink.

Can I chill it?

Yes — a light chill (10 minutes in the fridge) makes it even more refreshing and highlights the bright fruit.

Who will love it most?

Anyone who wants a juicy, medium-bodied red that’s easy to drink, versatile with food, and made with a minimal-intervention, no-additions approach.

(SKU: YG_PFS_CV)