Yarra Yering Dry Red No 2 2017

Yarra Valley

/ 5 ( reviews)

99pts, James Halliday Wine Companion, 2022

Yarra Yering is one of the finest estates of Australia. Founded in 1969, it still leads the field in Victoria and this is its northern Rhône-style red. With 96 points, you know it's going to be something extraordinary, with great ageing potential.

£50.00 a bottle

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Full, textured; powerful fruit, herbs, pepper and spice; polished

Aroma

Very aromatic, with rich berry notes, violets and spice, meaty hints

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Shiraz Based Blend
Australia
Deep ruby
Vegetarian

13.5% ABV
10.13 Units
750.00 ml
13 June, 2037
Vegan

Yarra Yering is a legend of Victoria's Yarra Valley. It was founded by Dr Bailey Carrodus in 1969, in a region that had been making wines since the 1850s. A New Zealander, he first studied horticulture in Wellington, then winemaking at Roseworthy, finishing his studies with a doctorate at Oxford University. There he was exposed to Europe's fine wines, from which grew a passion. In scholarly fashion, he did a study tour of Europe's top estates, then departed to Melbourne to teach. His aim was to find the perfect site for a vineyard, which he did in Yarra Valley, planting vines from 1969. The northern Rhône-style No.2 Dry Red was his second release. From the original vineyard and aged a year in 30% new oak, it will mature with great grace.

"A firm and silky-tannined red that has such polish, richness and beauty. Lots of spice" James Suckling
96 Points