Vintage
2020
ABV
14.5%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
High Sands Grenache is the pinnacle of Yangarra Estate. Reaching deep within the sandy soil, the prized 1946 old vines produce wines that balance intense power and complexity with fragrance and beauty. At 210m elevation, this is the highest section of the 1946 planted bush vine Grenache, which also has the deepest sandy soil. Our small yields were hand-picked 23rd of March and mechanically sorted. 50% whole berries were destemmed and placed in open fermenters, with a long, gentle maceration for a minimum of 21 days. Wild yeast ferment. No pressings are used in this wine. Matured on lees in older large French oak foudre and ceramic eggs for 11 months. Bottled March 2021. Certified Organic/Biodynamic.
Accolades
"Wine of the Year" Halliday Wine Companion Awards 2020, #9 JamesSuckling.com Top 100 Australian Wines of 2020, Wine & Spirits' Top 100 Wines of 2020
Winemaker's Bio
Peter Fraser has been the winemaker and driving force behind Yangarra since 2000. With a sensitive approach to winemaking, Peter believes attention to detail is essential at every step of farming and making wine. His near obsession with texture and purity drives decisions in the vineyard and innovation in the winery, evidenced by his experimentation with stone and ceramic vessels for fermentation and aging. Recognized for his leadership with Grenache and Shiraz, he has been nominated and awarded “Winemaker of the Year” by global wine publications, including Halliday Wine Companion (2015), Gourmet Traveller Wine (2017), and Wine Enthusiast (2018).
