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Yangarra Estate Grenache High Sands 2020 750ml

size
750ml
country
Australia
region
Fleurieu
appellation
Mclaren Vale
DC
97
WA
97
JS
96
Additional vintages
2020 2018 2017
DC
97
Rated 97 by Decanter
A few extra years in bottle has only improved this elite Grenache. Its vivacious freshness and lean, muscular fruit power are now beautifully balanced through the long, complex palate, where heady wafts of wild herbs are framed by fresh plum and wild raspberry. Matured for 11 months in older large French oak foudres and ceramic eggs. Biodynamic. ... More details
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Yangarra Estate Grenache High Sands 2020 750ml

SKU 946614
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Professional Ratings
DC
97
WA
97
JS
96
DC
97
Rated 97 by Decanter
A few extra years in bottle has only improved this elite Grenache. Its vivacious freshness and lean, muscular fruit power are now beautifully balanced through the long, complex palate, where heady wafts of wild herbs are framed by fresh plum and wild raspberry. Matured for 11 months in older large French oak foudres and ceramic eggs. Biodynamic.
WA
97
Rated 97 by Wine Advocate
The 2020 High Sands Grenache speaks of raspberry leaf tea, matcha dust, cut fennel, star anise, cherry seed and blood plum skin. This is the more classically styled Grenache of the Ovitelli and the High Sands, and it is classy to its very core. As the two wines hail from the same vineyard, albeit different blocks (and within that, there are differences), the density and gravitas that is afforded this wine has to, at some point, be attributed to the foudre component. It balances the febrile, delicate Grenache fruit and weights it. Now, whether that is your "thing" or not is up for discussion, but it is clear that there is a style difference between the Ovitelli and the High Sands. This is unerringly elegant and svelte, polished, expressive and effortless. It sails through the mouth. It is sensational. The tannins are absolutely the highlight, finely milled and poudre-like in texture. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. The High Sands vineyard is a beautiful, "open-to-the-sky" bush vine vineyard that was planted in 1946. The Block 31 section, which is where the fruit for this wine is sourced from, is 1.7 hectares and sits on the cap of the gentle hill upon which the vines are planted. This is where the deepest deposit of sandy soil is. Handpicked and sorted on the fancy table in the winery, 50% whole berries were fermented in open fermenters, and it was on the skins for a minimum of 21 days. It had a wild ferment and no pressings in the final wine. It matured on the lees in a combination of large, old French foudres and ceramic eggs.
JS
96
Rated 96 by James Suckling
Clearly Australian, due to the ripeness of the fruit. Kirsch, rose hip and a scruff of dried thyme dousing a broad scape of gritty tannins and maritime tang. Very good. Best after 2026. Alkina Grenache Assembly tasting.
Winery
High Sands Grenache is the pinnacle of our estate. Reaching deep within the sandy soil, our prized 1946 old vines produce wines that balance intense power and complexity with fragrance and beauty.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Australia
region
Fleurieu
appellation
Mclaren Vale
Additional vintages
2020 2018 2017
Overview
The 2020 High Sands Grenache speaks of raspberry leaf tea, matcha dust, cut fennel, star anise, cherry seed and blood plum skin. This is the more classically styled Grenache of the Ovitelli and the High Sands, and it is classy to its very core. As the two wines hail from the same vineyard, albeit different blocks (and within that, there are differences), the density and gravitas that is afforded this wine has to, at some point, be attributed to the foudre component. It balances the febrile, delicate Grenache fruit and weights it. Now, whether that is your "thing" or not is up for discussion, but it is clear that there is a style difference between the Ovitelli and the High Sands. This is unerringly elegant and svelte, polished, expressive and effortless. It sails through the mouth. It is sensational. The tannins are absolutely the highlight, finely milled and poudre-like in texture. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. The High Sands vineyard is a beautiful, "open-to-the-sky" bush vine vineyard that was planted in 1946. The Block 31 section, which is where the fruit for this wine is sourced from, is 1.7 hectares and sits on the cap of the gentle hill upon which the vines are planted. This is where the deepest deposit of sandy soil is. Handpicked and sorted on the fancy table in the winery, 50% whole berries were fermented in open fermenters, and it was on the skins for a minimum of 21 days. It had a wild ferment and no pressings in the final wine. It matured on the lees in a combination of large, old French foudres and ceramic eggs.
green grapes

Varietal: Grenache

The purple skinned grapes of the Grenache varietal have quickly become one of the most widely planted red wine grapes in the world, flourishing in several countries which have the correct conditions in which they can grow to ripeness. They thrive anywhere with a dry, hot climate, such as that found in central Spain and other such arid areas, and produce delightfully light bodied wines full of spicy flavors and notes of dark berries. Their robustness and relative vigor has led them being a favorite grape varietal for wineries all over the world, and whilst it isn't uncommon to see bottles made from this varietal alone, they are also regularly used as a blending grape due to their high sugar content and ability to produce wines containing a relatively high level of alcohol.
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Region: Fleurieu

The Fleurieu peninsula is a stunning region of south Australia, located close to Adelaide and constantly drawing attention to itself over recent years due to its international status as an 'up and coming' wine region. Indeed, there has been much excitement over the wines produced in Fleurieu during the past decade, as this relatively small and unusual peninsula has consistently been producing many of the most flavorful and accessible red wines ever to come out of Australia. Thanks to its Mediterranean style climate, the vines in Fleurieu are able to produce fully ripened fruit each year, and the climatic conditions allow vintners plenty of flexibility when it comes to their wine making methods. Whilst the region is still primarily producing Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon wines, there has been much successful innovation and experimentation with a wide range of grape varietals over recent years, and we can expect to see and hear much more from Fleurieu in the near future.
fields

Country: Australia

Whilst every Australian state has some level of wine production, it is in South Australia and on the island of Tasmania where the finest wines are made to the highest quantities. Here, the scorching Australian sun is a little tamer, and the heat is tempered by brisk oceanic winds, making the climate of these regions ideal for vineyard cultivation. The Tamar Valley on Tasmania has been making waves internationally in recent years, as both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varietals are thriving there and resulting in hugely flavorful wines, which are at once distinctly Australian, yet remain unique and interesting enough to surprise and impress. Elsewhere in the country, the Syrah grape (known locally as Shiraz) reigns supreme, as the long, hot summers allow these grapes to ripen fully and lend their intensely fruit-forward character to the ruby red Australian wines, which have such international appeal.
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green grapes

Varietal: Grenache

The purple skinned grapes of the Grenache varietal have quickly become one of the most widely planted red wine grapes in the world, flourishing in several countries which have the correct conditions in which they can grow to ripeness. They thrive anywhere with a dry, hot climate, such as that found in central Spain and other such arid areas, and produce delightfully light bodied wines full of spicy flavors and notes of dark berries. Their robustness and relative vigor has led them being a favorite grape varietal for wineries all over the world, and whilst it isn't uncommon to see bottles made from this varietal alone, they are also regularly used as a blending grape due to their high sugar content and ability to produce wines containing a relatively high level of alcohol.
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Region: Fleurieu

The Fleurieu peninsula is a stunning region of south Australia, located close to Adelaide and constantly drawing attention to itself over recent years due to its international status as an 'up and coming' wine region. Indeed, there has been much excitement over the wines produced in Fleurieu during the past decade, as this relatively small and unusual peninsula has consistently been producing many of the most flavorful and accessible red wines ever to come out of Australia. Thanks to its Mediterranean style climate, the vines in Fleurieu are able to produce fully ripened fruit each year, and the climatic conditions allow vintners plenty of flexibility when it comes to their wine making methods. Whilst the region is still primarily producing Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon wines, there has been much successful innovation and experimentation with a wide range of grape varietals over recent years, and we can expect to see and hear much more from Fleurieu in the near future.
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Country: Australia

Whilst every Australian state has some level of wine production, it is in South Australia and on the island of Tasmania where the finest wines are made to the highest quantities. Here, the scorching Australian sun is a little tamer, and the heat is tempered by brisk oceanic winds, making the climate of these regions ideal for vineyard cultivation. The Tamar Valley on Tasmania has been making waves internationally in recent years, as both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varietals are thriving there and resulting in hugely flavorful wines, which are at once distinctly Australian, yet remain unique and interesting enough to surprise and impress. Elsewhere in the country, the Syrah grape (known locally as Shiraz) reigns supreme, as the long, hot summers allow these grapes to ripen fully and lend their intensely fruit-forward character to the ruby red Australian wines, which have such international appeal.