Dry Red N°3 2019

Located in the Yarra Valley, east of Melbourne in the state of Victoria, the Yarra Yering estate enjoys a cool to temperate climate, ideal for Rhône-style grape varieties. The vines are planted in ancient, predominantly gravelly and clay-loam soils, providing natural drainage and moderate yields. Nestled at the foot of the Great Dividing Range hills, the vineyard benefits from cool nights and moderate days, allowing for slow ripening of the grapes and an elegant expression of the Australian terroir.

The grapes are harvested by hand, sorted, and destemmed before fermentation in open vats with manual punch-downs to gently extract color and tannins. The different grape varieties are vinified separately to preserve their character, then the wine is transferred to oak barrels for aging, with a limited proportion of new oak to maintain fruit purity and aromatic freshness. After blending, the wine continues to mature in the cellar before bottling at the estate, without excessive filtration.

This wine reveals notes of ripe black fruit , raspberry , and cherry , enhanced by spicy touches of pepper and licorice , as well as floral nuances of violet and a discreet oakiness of cedar and gentle smoke . The palate offers a silky texture, a fresh acidity that lengthens the tasting, fine yet structured tannins, and a persistent finish marked by a return of spice and a subtle mineral imprint.

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.