Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz 2022

Description

Product Description: The Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz 2022 is a stunning expression of cool-climate Shiraz, elegantly medium-bodied with an intriguing depth. Hailing from a single block of Shiraz planted in 1973, this wine reflects the perfect terroir of the Yarra Valley, showcasing a balance of dark fruit concentration and savoury complexity. The 2022 vintage presents a brooding, mysterious character, driven by purity of fruit and subtle oak integration. With its medium-weighted structure, the Underhill Shiraz offers an exciting glimpse into the evolution of this exceptional site. Cellaring: Can be enjoyed in its youth but will continue to evolve beautifully over 10+ years under suitable cellaring conditions. Ideal with hearty meats, such as roast lamb, beef brisket, or grilled steak. It also pairs beautifully with aged cheeses or charcuterie. Maker: In 1969, Dr Bailey Carrodus re-established winemaking in Yarra Valley in Victoria, picking up from where it left in mid-1800s to the 1920s. He completed degrees in horticulture and winemaking and studied in France, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. Dr Carrodus found a vineyard site in the Yarra Valley and produced wine in the style he loved. After his passing, the vineyard was sold to two businessmen who carried on his legacy and pathed the way to becoming one of the region’s oldest and most respected wineries. From 2013 the coveted role of winemaker and general manager went to Sarah Crowe who was named James Halliday’s 2017 Winemaker of the Year. Sarah makes elegant, acclaimed wines, but humbly credits the vineyard as the true hero. Vineyard: At Yarra Yering, all fruit is hand-picked in the cool of the morning into 10kg picking buckets and delivered directly to the winery. The fruit is then sorted and either destemmed or crushed into traditional tea chest 0.5-tonne open-fermenters. Depending on the variety, stalks may be added back during the fermentation stage in baskets for easy removal when there is just enough stalk tannin present. The 70 acres of vines at Yarra Yering are grown without irrigation on a northerly slope at the foot of the Warramate hills. The vines benefit from good drainage, all-day exposure to the sun, and enough elevation from the valley floor to avoid spring frosts. This produces wines that are inherently balanced, precise, and elegant. The low yield of 1-2 tons per acre results in fruit with great intensity and concentration of flavour, as well as an abundance of natural acidity. Tasting Notes: NOSE Dark Fruits and Spice Aromas of blue and black plums intertwined with aniseed, graphite, and charcuterie notes. A smoky-char whisper completes the bouquet. PALATE Fruit-Driven Purity The medium-bodied palate is layered with liquorice spice, cured meat, and a subtle stalk grip. The oak provides just a faint seasoning, allowing the fruit to shine in its true, unadulterated form. FINISH Lingering Complexity The finish is long, showcasing a delicate balance of fruit