Pinot Noir 2018

Located in the Yarra Valley, northeast of Melbourne in the state of Victoria, the Yarra Yering estate enjoys a cool, continental climate, ideal for Burgundy grape varieties. The vines are planted in ancient, well-drained clay and gravel soils, which promote slow and even ripening of the grapes. Nestled in the foothills of the Warramate Range, the site benefits from refreshing breezes and significant temperature variations, providing ideal conditions for producing elegant and balanced wines.

The Pinot Noir grapes are hand-harvested, sorted, and destemmed before undergoing a cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation takes place in open vats with manual pump-overs and punch-downs for gentle extraction. The wine is then pressed and transferred to French oak barrels, a proportion of which are new, for aging for approximately 10 months before blending and bottling at the estate without excessive filtration.

This wine reveals notes of red cherry , raspberry , and crushed strawberry , mingled with floral touches of peony and rose petal, enhanced by spicy accents of sweet pepper and clove, underpinned by a subtle smoky oak influence. The palate displays a silky texture, supported by fresh acidity , fine and velvety tannins, and a long, flavorful, and delicately spiced finish that retains a lovely freshness.

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.