Yangarra Estate Mourvedre

Mourvèdre is a thick-skinned, late-ripening variety that requires consider-able sunshine to ripen. Our Mourvèdre lies on a small west-facing block on sandy, ironstone gravel soils and has a soldier-like upright growth. It’s the last variety to ripen on our estate. Most of the Mourvèdre goes into our GSM blend each year, however, when we have exceptional lots, we will make a limited quantity for a single-varietal bottling.

Grown on a 2-acre block on sandy, ironstone gravel soils. Hand-picked and mechanically sorted. 50% whole berries were used with the remaining fruit destemmed. Cold soaked until the onset of wild fermentation. This was followed by a careful regime of plunging and drain and returns. The resulting wine was kept on lees in 100% older French oak for 10 months. No fining occurred, just filtration.

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Origin: Australia
ABV: 14.5%
Size: 750ml
Style: Still Red Wine