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2013 Yangarra Estate Grenache Small Pot Ceramic Egg Grenache
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This is the most aromatic and perfumed of all the Grenaches we make. The extended time on skins seems to accentuate the florals, but it builds a contrasting texture and structure, with mouthcoating velour tannins and fine acidity giving this wine such length and poise.” - Peter Fraser, winemaker
WINE COMPOSITION: 100% GRENACHE
REGION: Estate grown in Kangarilla, McLaren Vale
WINEMAKING: 2013 was an early, low-yielding vintage which produced concentrated flavours, much like 2012. The fruit was hand-picked, then 100% was destemmed and mechanically berry-sorted, with only 50% crushed and tipped into two 675L ceramic eggs. The fermentation occurs in the eggs, and the wine remains on skins for 120 days post-fermentation. The pressings are not used for this wine.
WINE COMPOSITION: 100% GRENACHE
REGION: Estate grown in Kangarilla, McLaren Vale
WINEMAKING: 2013 was an early, low-yielding vintage which produced concentrated flavours, much like 2012. The fruit was hand-picked, then 100% was destemmed and mechanically berry-sorted, with only 50% crushed and tipped into two 675L ceramic eggs. The fermentation occurs in the eggs, and the wine remains on skins for 120 days post-fermentation. The pressings are not used for this wine.