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Yangarra Estate Hickinbotham Vineyard Grenache 2022

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    From a site whose slopes are steeped in rich history, we source this Grenache from unirrigated bush vines planted in 1962 on the Hickinbotham Clarendon vineyard. Its distinctive fruit is nurtured with a gentle wild fermentation and matured in grand ‘cocciopesto’ amphorae. Capturing a contrasting expression of detailed perfume and a loose knit weave of tannins. This wine has plush dense red fruit, lavender, white pepper, sour cherries atop Amaro bitters. Finessed power harnessed by crunchy tannins.

    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, delivering pleasing fruit ripeness, intensity, freshness, and natural acidity.

    For vinification they started with hand-picked on the 19th and 22nd of March and selectively berry sorted. 100% destemmed, crushed and tipped into 1800 L ‘cocciopesto’ stone amphorae. The fermentation occurred in the amphorae, a gentle maceration of only wetting the cap. The wine remained on skins in amphora for approximately 150 days. No pressings are used in this wine. Finally it's matured in amphora for a total of 15 months. 

    Organic, Biodynamic.

    From a site whose slopes are steeped in rich history, we source this Grenache from unirrigated bush vines planted in 1962 on the Hickinbotham Clarendon vineyard. Its distinctive fruit is nurtured with a gentle wild fermentation and matured in grand ‘cocciopesto’ amphorae. Capturing a contrasting expression of detailed perfume and a loose knit weave of tannins. This wine has plush dense red fruit, lavender, white pepper, sour cherries atop Amaro bitters. Finessed power harnessed by crunchy tannins.

    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, delivering pleasing fruit ripeness, intensity, freshness, and natural acidity.

    For vinification they started with hand-picked on the 19th and 22nd of March and selectively berry sorted. 100% destemmed, crushed and tipped into 1800 L ‘cocciopesto’ stone amphorae. The fermentation occurred in the amphorae, a gentle maceration of only wetting the cap. The wine remained on skins in amphora for approximately 150 days. No pressings are used in this wine. Finally it's matured in amphora for a total of 15 months. 

    Organic, Biodynamic.

    Varietal

    Grenache

    Country

    Australia

    Region

    McLaren Vale, South Australia

    Vintage

    2022

    ABV

    14.5%

    Bottle size

    750ml

    Trusted by the professionals

    100% destemmed and fermented in 1800 Litre stone amphorae on skins for 5 months. Matured for a further 15 months in said amphorae. If you take all the exquisite aromas of your favourite cool climate light to medium bodied red wine, you'll most likely find most of them here. Wild strawberries, juicy mulberry, blood plums and red cherry. There is raw coffee bean, cocoa pods, rosemary flowers and lilac. Shiso leaf and gentian root. A silk sheet of dry tannins and astute acidity. A millpond of mouth watering moreishness. This is the next level Australian grenache, it's delicate and powerful, seductive and confident. It’s drinking like a dream! Serve with crispy salt and pepper whole quail and check you are still breathing, cause you might just be in heaven.

    — Shanteh Wale, Winepilot, 98 Points

    Destemmed, crushed and fermented in 1800L ‘cocciopesto’ (or opus signinum – a Roman ‘concrete’ that was used in bathhouses, cisterns and aqueducts) amphorae, with about 150 days on skins before pressing and returning, with 15 months' total time. Compared to the Ovitelli, this often shows a little more forward fruit and textural flex. In a year like 2022, where tannins and savouriness are turned up, that brighter pop gives this an earlier appeal, though it is no less equipped with mouth-puckering grip and zippy acidity. Raspberry, pomegranate, redcurrant, rosehip, musk, anise, dried orange peel, the fruit impeccably framed on the nose, and bound by an intricate net of fine sandy tannin on the palate carrying incredibly long. It’s an exceptional release.

    — Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion, 97 Points

    Yangarra

    Yangarra's philosophy is to authentically capturing a sense of place from their single vineyard estate. The property is 170 total hectares, with close to 90 hectares to vine. The remaining 80 hectares are preserved for native vegetation and wildlife and is intended to enhance the symbiotic relationship between the vines and their natural environment. Yangarra’s benefits from its rare meso-climate which includes a moderate altitude, abundant sunshine and cool evening breezes make it perfect for growing varieties that thrive in the moderate maritime Mediterranean environments.

    Here they have a strong affinity to grape varieties of the southern Rhone, old bush vine Grenache is the cornerstone variety. Yangarra Estate is planted with a number of diverse varieties, including traditional grapes like Shiraz and Roussanne to more obscure varieties such as Bourboulenc, Picpoul Noir, Clairette Blanc and Counoise. With a tendency towards experimentation, Yangarra was the first in Australia to commercially plant Grenache Blanc. Through their biodynamic regenerative farming practices and sensitive winemaking philosophies their respect of this special piece of country is evident in the wines we make from its grapes – every Yangarra Estate wine is a confident reflection of this land.

    Tasting notes

    NOSE
    Wild Strawberries, Juicy Mulberries, Cocoa Pods

    Raspberry, pomegranate, redcurrant, rosehip, musk, anise, dried orange peel, the fruit impeccably framed on the nose.

    PALATE
    Raspberry, Pomegranate, Amaro Bitters

     A millpond of mouth watering moreishness. It's delicate and powerful, seductive and confident. 

    FINISH
    Intricate, Long, Mouth-Puckering

    Intricate net of fine sandy tannin on the palate carrying incredibly long. It’s an exceptional release