Yarra Yering

Yarra Yering is undoubtedly the domaine the most intellectual, original and iconoclastic in Australia.

Founded in 1969 by the legendary and eccentric Dr. Bailey Carrodus, This domaine redefined what a wine could be climat Fresh in Australia: structure, tension and phenomenal keeping capacity.

Here is the portrait of this domaine worship :

The Legacy of Dr. Bailey Carrodus

Dr. Carrodus was a visionary botanist and oenologist. He chose the Yarra Yering site for its ancient gravel soils and perfect exposure.

• Perfectionist: He made no compromises, designing his own vats and winemaking methods.

• Renaissance: After her death in 2008, the talented winemaker Sarah Crowe has taken the reins. She has managed to breathe new life into the organization while respecting its DNA. domaine, which earned her the title of "Winemaker of the Year" in Australia.

Vintages with Mysterious Names

Unlike other estates that clearly display the grape variety, Yarra Yering uses historical appellations created by the founder:

• Dry Red Wine No. 1: A Bordeaux-style blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot). It is an incredibly refined wine, carried by notes of cedar and small red fruits, far from being heavy.

• Dry Red Wine No. 2: A Rhône-style blend (Shiraz with a touch of Viognier, Marsanne, and Mataro). This is the floral and spicy side of the domaine, Highly fragrant, silky and complex.

• Underhill Shiraz: Originating from a specific plot planted in 1973, this is a deep, dark and structured Shiraz, which shows all the power that the climat costs.

Yarra Yering's style: Victoria's "Burgundy"?

If Yarra Yering were to be compared to a French region, it would be a blend of the finesse of the Burgundy (for the texture) and structure of the Northern Rhône (for the aromatic profile).

• Climat costs : The wines naturally have a higher acidity and a more moderate alcohol content than in the rest of Australia.

• Balance : These are wines of "lace". They do not seek to impress with their power, but with their length on the palate and their aromatic complexity.

It's a domaine which doesn't follow trends. While Australia was famous for its "Bodybuilder" wines in the 90s, Yarra Yering has always remained true to the slimness and verticalityIt is the preferred wine of sommeliers and lovers of terroir wines.