95 Points - Ray Jordan
Yangarra is a single-vineyard estate situated in Blewitt Springs, at the northern edge of the McLaren Vale region. 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.
The 2023 Yangarra GSM is a blend of 43% Grenache, 34% Shiraz/Syrah and 23% Mourvèdre. The Grenache is sourced from a combination of young and old bush vines. Yangarra select the most elegant and perfumed Shiraz and add Mourvèdre for fragrance and solid tannin structure. The result is another vibrant, complex McLaren Vale red that has enormous appeal in the short to medium term.
"95 Points. A delightful elegant and expressive medium-bodied wine from Blewitt Springs in McLaren Vale. It was gently treated from the outset to preserve the delicate fruit characters of this cool vintage. To that end, it was matured in a mix of old French oak puncheons, ceramic eggs and amphora for about 8 months. It’s balanced with dry chalky characters merging with the bright red fruits of the varieties with structure and definition. I could drink a bit of this. Drink: 2024 - 2036. $38"- Ray Jordan, winepilot.com.
