Yarra Yering Dry Red No.3 2024
, Tinta Cão , Tinta Roriz , Tinta Amarela , Alvarelhão , Sousão The 2024 season was the third extremely intensive and difficult growing season in the Yarra Valley. It required high inputs and diligence from the viticulture team.
Fruit was sourced from the New Territories planting of classic Portuguese grape varieties on a rocky terraced hillside. Paying homage to the classic Portuguese Vintage Ports, Yarra Yering plantings date back to 1990, embodying the forward-thinking continuance and evolution of the vineyard.
The last fruit harvested from the vineyard. Handpicked and destemmed, some varieties in a ‘field blend’ style, retaining as many whole berries as possible. The first working of the must is by foot, as in a traditional Portuguese lagar, to extract tannins from seeds and skins. After this, all handling is gentle, with careful extraction of tannins during fermentation and a final gentle pressing from skins. Maturation in old oak barrels for 10 months before blending for balance.
Expressive when young, it can have an austere palate that belies the aroma. This wine will continue to evolve easily for up to 8 years, maybe more, under suitable cellaring conditions.
A highly floral and complex bouquet—lavender, satsuma plum, and balsamic. Mixed summer berry freshness and black plum fruit weight. The licorice spice of Touriga Naçional and the bright, fragrant blue fruit energy of Tinta Cão. Tinta Roriz adds savoury depth, complementing Tinta Amarela’s floral and bay leaf lift. The finesse of Alvarelhão and the acidity of Sousão tighten, brighten, and drive the long palate.
