Yangarra Shiraz 2016
Astounding to think this is the ‘entry level’ Yangarra Shiraz. Pete ‘Midas’ Fraser is all over it.
Wild ferment and matured in 25% new oak, it’s a plush and perfectly weighted wine. Plump, chocolate-gilt dark fruits, the palate sitting in between medium and full bodied, the generosity of concentrated plush flavour offset by tannins that have a deep grip. A fine, throaty grip, that suggests more whole bunches than just 10%. Otherwise, a little alcohol warmth, but that is about the only quibble.
You could pay double the dollars and get less wine. A winner.
Best drinking: Good now, and will still be alive in 15 years. 14.5%, $32. 18.5/20, 94/100. Would I buy it? Absolutely. 10/10 value.
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2 Comments
And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger,
alcohol warmth who attempts to poison and destroy my palette
And you will know
My name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee
As you can tell I’m not that keen on alcohol warmth !
Alcohol warmth is a life bugbear…