Yangarra Ironheart Shiraz 2022 750ML

Yangarra Ironheart Shiraz 2022 750ML

TASTING NOTES

PALATE
Shiraz with immense concentration and finesse.

REGION NOTES
Yangarra is a single-vineyard estate situated in Blewitt Springs, at the northern edge of the McLaren Vale region, South Australia. Yangarra’s combination of ancient geology, high altitude and Mediterranean climate provide the ideal growing conditions for the best grape varieties of the southern Rhône.

WINEMAKERS COMMENTS
Ironheart is the flagship Shiraz from our single vineyard estate in Blewitt Springs at the northern edge of McLaren Vale. The vineyard’s northern aspect, higher elevation and sandy ironstone soils produce Shiraz with immense concentration and finesse.

VINIFICATION
100% Shiraz. Hand-picked on 24th of March, 25% whole bunches, and the remainder destemmed, mechanically berry sorted, and crushed. Open fermenters and on skins for approximately 21 days. A gentle maceration principle of wetting the cap and only draining and returning as required. Wild yeast ferment. No pressings are used in this wine. Matured in French oak for a total of 19 months. Kept on lees for 12 months in French oak puncheons (35% new) and then blended to a 2 year old Austrian and French oak foudre and further matured for 7 months. Bottled November 2023. Certified Organic/Biodynamic.

VINTAGE NOTES
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. The 2022 Grenaches will be known for their low pH, resulting tight frame structure and their potential for longevity.

Expert Reviews

Angus Hughson
96 Pointsout of 100.
The expressive 2022 Shiraz Ironheart is rich yet measured with a powerfully expressive core of bloody ferrous aromas lifted by dark earth and crushed spice tones. There is a finer side—touches of dried violet, white pepper and coal fire— with significant underlying tension as it tightens up on the long, enthralling close.

Vinous22 April 2025

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
Country: Australia
Region: McLaren Vale
Vintage: 2022
Variety: Shiraz & Shiraz Blends
alcohol volume: 14.0
closure: Screwcap
volume: 750
weight: 2kg
wine style: Red (Full Bodied)