Dry Red N°2 2016

Located in the Yarra Valley, east of Melbourne in the state of Victoria, the Yarra Yering vineyard is one of the pioneering estates in this cool-climate Australian wine region. Planted on predominantly gravelly and clay-loam soils, it benefits from well-drained slopes and a temperate climate, ideal for growing Bordeaux grape varieties. The moderate altitude, cooler nights, and a long ripening season allow for excellent aromatic concentration while preserving the natural freshness of the grapes.

The grapes for Yarra Yering Dry Red N°2 2016 are hand-harvested, sorted, and destemmed before fermentation in open vats with manual punch-downs. After pressing, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels, a proportion of which are new, for extended aging to allow for the integration of tannins and aromatic complexity, before bottling at the estate.

This wine reveals notes of blackcurrant , blackberry , and black plum , enhanced by floral touches of violet and spicy accents of pepper and licorice . Woody nuances of cedar and blond tobacco mingle with a subtle graphite dimension. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, supported by fresh acidity, firm yet polished tannins, and a persistent finish that leaves an impression of depth and balance.

Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multigenerational winemaking families, and a deep-rooted knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to this a thirst for exploration and innovation, a fearless attitude, and a diverse portfolio of 65 wine regions across a wide range of climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine nation. Australia burst onto the export scene in the 1980s and has since been offering the world vibrant, fruity, and exceptionally good-value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, the history of Australian wine was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache, and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diverse range of high-quality Australian wines and regional wines that has always existed. Australian viticulture is concentrated primarily along the southern coastline where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions, each centered around major cities: Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne, and New South Wales around Sydney. The country is one of the world's largest wine producers and was the fourth-largest exporter in 2011. This recent development has made Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines throughout the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines, which are defined by their terroir.