{"product_id":"2024-yangarra-estate-vineyard-high-sands-grenache-750ml","title":"2024 Yangarra Estate Vineyard High Sands Grenache 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed. Vintage may vary.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Sands Grenache is the pinnacle of Yangarra Estate, produced exclusively from a 1.7-hectare parcel of prized bush vines planted in 1946. Awarded 99 points by Erin Larkin, this profound single-block Grenache combines old-vine intensity and complexity with remarkable fragrance, mineral freshness and finely controlled power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYangarra Estate is a biodynamic vineyard and winery in Blewitt Springs, specialising in southern Rhône varieties. Its elevated position, ancient geology, deep sandy soils and maritime influence produce wines of distinctive clarity and site expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was sourced exclusively from Block 31, the highest section of Yangarra’s historic 1946 Grenache planting. Situated at approximately 210 metres above sea level, this 1.7-hectare block contains the vineyard’s deepest sandy soils. The old, unirrigated bush vines extend their roots deep into the sand, producing fruit with concentration, fragrance and natural tannin complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA normally wet winter was followed by a dry spring. Unexpected rainfall during December and January encouraged larger bunches and berry development, while warm conditions through February and early March promoted flavour ripeness and concentration. The 2024 season is regarded as an exceptional vintage for the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked on 8 March. For the first time, a parcel fermented entirely as whole bunches contributed 15% of the producer’s final blend. The remaining fruit was selectively sorted and destemmed, with 50% retained as whole berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWild fermentation took place in ceramic eggs and small one-tonne open-top stainless-steel fermenters. Gentle maceration continued for at least 30 days, with a portion remaining on skins for approximately 45 days after fermentation. No pressings were included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine matured on lees in seasoned, thick-stave Austrian oak puncheons and ceramic eggs. Following final blending, maturation continued predominantly in ceramic eggs before bottling in February 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Tasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eHigh Sands Grenache is the pinnacle of our estate. Reaching deep within the sandy soil, our prized 1946 old vines produce wines that balance intense power and complexity with fragrance and beauty.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points — Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePublished 01 September 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eFor me, the nose is fresher and more fragrant, the palate has more capaciousness, and the perfume translates with seamlessness and eloquence on the palate… This is an important evolution in the history of this great wine… This is an unbelievable wine. This is inherently McLaren Vale, which is emerging as a unique proposition in the global realm of fine Grenache.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2025–2054\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98+ Points — Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePublished 01 July 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eHigh Sands is the Yangarra polestar… A thing I admire is the incremental shift to more elegance… the detail, definition and finesse are constants… It’s another seamless wine, resounding echoes of place the key, and so patiently cared for, so lovingly articulated, so finely but commandingly structured, and with such a long time ahead of it.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points — Mike Bennie, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePublished 02 August 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eCrisp in its fringes, juicy at its core, a restraint in shale and slate-like rocky minerality, dark cherry, rose hip jam, black tea and a dusting of cocoa powder. It all fits together in a sleek, compact frame and zooms off to infinity with a mouth-watering comet trail of briny freshness.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted August 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eFresh and vibrant with fruit-driven aromas of wild red and black berries, pomegranate, red-apple skin and dark cherries alongside spices, red licorice, rose petals, violets and dried strawberries. The pure, refined palate has generous texture brought together by firmly framed tannins and a bright line of acidity… Drink or hold.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yangarra Estate Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Grenache Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Sands, Block 31\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1946\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old, unirrigated bush vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210 metres above sea level\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic and Biodynamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 March 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Bunch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15% of the producer’s final blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild fermentation in ceramic eggs and open-top stainless-steel fermenters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 30 days, with selected fruit retained on skins for approximately 45 additional days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasoned Austrian oak puncheons and predominantly ceramic eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.45\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.9 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025–2054\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Malvern Valley Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44623487041624,"sku":"3740474235","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9144\/files\/Yangarra_High_Sands_Grenache_2024_bf2f1732-dfa1-4163-9bf9-34286231b93e.jpg?v=1787128563","url":"https:\/\/mvliquor.com.au\/zh\/products\/2024-yangarra-estate-vineyard-high-sands-grenache-750ml","provider":"Malvern Valley Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}