Tasting Note
Aroma
ClosureScrewcap
GrapeShiraz/Syrah
Maturation
Oaked0
PalateIt’s a medium bodied, fresh, fruit driven wine that is delicious enjoyed as a young wine. With that in mind, we do have PF shiraz back to our first vintage of 2013 that is still showing some of lovely vibrant characters.
VarietalV_SHIRAZ
VinificationShiraz from Block 19 was de-stemmed and mechanically sorted with 50% whole berries retained. The remaining berries were lightly broken and fruit was placed in small open-top fermenters. After a few days, we cold-soaked and allowed wild fermentation to occur. The wine was carefully basket pressed after 10 - 12 days on skins. No additives were used throughout the entire production. Bottled in May 2018, after completing malolactic fermentation. No fining occurred, just filtration.
RegionMcLaren Vale - SA
Region CodeDSAMCLAREN
Region Notes
StateSA
Subregion
WinemakerPeter Fraser
Wine StyleRed (Full Bodied)
Campbell Mattinson
0
90
2018/09/26
The Wine Front, 26 September 2018
This is an especially good release of this highly likeable shiraz. It’s so vibrant, has such good volume, and has such a good refreshment factor. Wins all the way along. Plums, cherries and cloves, a spot of hay, florals maybe. It slips down a treat. It’s a ‘more please’ wine.
Toni Paterson MW
0
91
2019/01/13
The Real Review, 14 January, 2019
Appealing blackberry and mulberry aromas with a touch vanilla cola and licorice. Good density on the mid-palate. I enjoy the plush nature of the palate, the depth of fruit and the distinct vein of spice. A stunning example of a preservative free wine.
Max Allen
0
0
2018/12/17
Australian Financial Review, 14 December 2018
This is the sixth
vintage of a preservative-free red
from Yangarra, and it’s an absolute
cracker: lots of slurpy dark fruit,
fine silky tannins. It was made from
certified biodynamically grown
grapes, so make sure you pair it
with some fine biodynamically
farmed lamb – preferably skewered on rosemary twigs and grilled over
charcoal.
James Suckling
0
91
2019/06/28
jamessuckling.com, 28 June, 2019
This red-fruited style has bright red berries and some slightly earthy nuances, too. Then a fresh, pure and easygoing palate that offers a neatly resolved finish. Drink now.
Max Allen
0
0
2018/12/17
Australian Financial Review, 14 December 2018
This is the sixth
vintage of a preservative-free red
from Yangarra, and it’s an absolute
cracker: lots of slurpy dark fruit,
fine silky tannins. It was made from
certified biodynamically grown
grapes, so make sure you pair it
with some fine biodynamically
farmed lamb – preferably skewered on rosemary twigs and grilled over
charcoal.
James Suckling
0
91
2019/06/28
jamessuckling.com, 28 June, 2019
This red-fruited style has bright red berries and some slightly earthy nuances, too. Then a fresh, pure and easygoing palate that offers a neatly resolved finish. Drink now.
Tony Love
0
0
2018/08/28
Adelaide Advertiser, 25 August 2018
Ticks all the philosophical
boxes including using wild yeast, 50
per cent whole berries, unfiltered
and as untouched as possible,
Offering a mild mid-palate tannin
profile and, with it, an easy and even
shiraz that continues its strong
commitment since 2013 to this style.
