Yarra Yering Dry White No.2 2024
, Roussanne , Grenache Blanc , Viognier 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.
Vinified separately, each varietal was harvested at optimum ripeness. Hand harvested and whole bunch pressed after being held overnight in a cool room. The freshly pressed juice, unclarified was gravity filled to seasoned French oak barrels and two ceramic eggs; one each for Marsanne and Roussanne. In the underground cellar the fermentation was complete, and maturation followed. The components left undisturbed for stabilisation over 10 months before blending and bottling.
The aroma is white flowers, a hint of jasmine and a nashi pear freshness, while the palate offers fruit weight the interest is dialled up through texture. There is the energy of fresh pears and a green apple crunch that mingles with a fine chalkiness from the ceramic egg maturation.
An interesting textural and lightly tannic white wine in balance with the fresh fruit. Texture and some grip driving a long lingering palate all while being contained and bright.
