Yangarra Old Vine Grenache

2023 | McLaren Vale | Grenache

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96 Points – James Halliday Wine Companion. This Old Vine Grenache from Yangarra is a refined expression of McLaren V...
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96 Points – James Halliday Wine Companion.

This Old Vine Grenache from Yangarra is a refined expression of McLaren Vale heritage—elegant, aromatic and deeply engaging.

From the first swirl, aromas of wild raspberry, rose petal, red cherry and spice emerge. The palate delights with cranberry, pomegranate, dried herbs and a fine minerality, layered with supple tannins that lead into a persistent, savoury finish.

Made from bush vines planted in 1946 on sandy soils known as “The Beach,” the wine is fermented with ~50% whole berries, and matured in old oak puncheons, foudre, ceramic eggs and amphora. Certified organic and biodynamic, it embodies balance and complexity.

  • Vineyard / Site: Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale (sandy soils over dunes)
  • Style: Perfumed, medium-bodied old-vine Grenache
  • Cellaring: Drink now through 2035+ for evolving depth
  • Food pairing: Lamb shoulder, charcuterie, spiced pork, richer vegetarian dishes

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A bottle of Yangarra 2023 Old Vine Grenache with its elegant label, showcasing the legacy of McLaren Vale’s 1946-planted bush vines.

96 Points James Halliday Wine Companion

From the estate’s 1946-planted bush vines. Half whole berries, half crushed, with gentle pump overs and extended maceration on some parcels up to seven months; matured in older French puncheons, foudre, ceramic eggs and amphorae. This is quite a different wine to the 2022. That’s a tale of two seasons. Both cool, but the buttress of natural tannin in the 2022 is commanding and it is more compressed, needing time. This is prettily lifted, with cherry, cranberry, rosehip, dried orange peel, wild raspberry and red florals. It’s a gloriously fine and elegant expression of this cuvée, but it has tannic drive, line and length, savouriness, flavour depth and detail. Excellent.
Marcus Ellis

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Winemaker's Notes

The 2023 Old Vine Grenache is a triumph of balance and finesse. Cool weather and thoughtful vineyard practices ensured vibrant fruit and natural tannin structures. Extended maceration and gentle handling created a wine that is floral, delicate, yet deeply flavoured. The hallmark tannins make this vintage incredibly elegant, with Marcus Ellis praising its "flavour depth and detail."

Cellaring Recommendations

Enjoy now for its fine and lifted floral notes or cellar for up to 12–15 years to let its tannins soften and complexity evolve.

Further Information About this Wine

Sourced from 13.3 hectares of dry-grown bush vines planted in 1946 on sandy dunes in McLaren Vale, this Grenache epitomises elegance. Hand-picked, wild-fermented, and aged in a mix of French oak, ceramic eggs, and amphora, the 2023 vintage is a graceful reflection of cool-climate winemaking. With cherry, cranberry, and savoury tannins, it’s a true standout.

Yangarra Old Vine Grenache


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