2018 Yangarra Estate Vineyard King’s Wood Shiraz McLaren Vale Australia

JH98 From the 12.3ha east-facing Block 12 on an ironstone sandy outcrop. Hand-picked, open-fermented with 25% whole bunches, matured in a 25hl French foudre for 15 months. Vivid crimson-purple through to the rim. An incredibly fresh wine that literally dances in the mouth, juicy streams of bright red flavours – this from ’18, not a vintage known for delicacy. Fantastic bargain.  (James Halliday)
Estate Notes: We introduced large format foudres in 2017, and a single block of Shiraz (block 12) stood out with a particular style that was very much suited to large format oak. The beautiful old French oak in these giant foudre vessels is perfect for polishing and protecting the brightest, spiciest Shiraz we grow on Yangarra.