Yangarra Old Vine Grenache 2022 14.5% 375ml

Yangarra Old Vine Grenache 2022 14.5% 375ml

VINTAGE SUMMARY
The 2022 growing season followed very similar conditions to 2021, though slightly cooler. There were favourable winter rains and a mild flowering and fruit set period. The cool ripening period took place between late January through to harvest in March. Yields were well balanced, and we were pleased with the fruit ripeness, intensity, freshness, and natural acidity. 

WINEMAKING
Sourced exclusively from 13.3 hectares of un-irrigated bush vines planted in 1946. Hand-picked, selectively sorted in the winery. 50% whole berries retained. Wild yeast. A very gentle pump over regime during fermentation, often just wetting the cap. Some extended maceration where taming or polishing of tannin required and in some cases up to 10 months. No pressings used. Maturation in a mixture of old French and Austrian puncheons, foudre, ceramic eggs and amphora. Certified Organic/Biodynamic. Bottled July 2023.

Variety: 100% Grenache Noir
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.28
Titratable Acidity: 6.4 g/L
Vine Age: 1946
Soil: White Sands
Region: Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale

96 Points

Grenache Bush vines planted in 1946 on a deep sandy dune. Hand-picked and sorted, with 50% whole berries for a wild ferment. Perfumed rose petals and wild strawberries, the palate bursts with energy and drive, all in a red spectrum.

James Halliday- The Australian, February, 2024