2006 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2 750ml

Condition: Minor cellar stains Awards, Ratings & Reviews 95/100 — Robert Parker The Wine Advocate · 2006 Vintage Tasted: Feb 2009 When to drink: 2009 to 2019 94/100 — James Halliday · Published 11 July 2021 “A complex, fragrant bouquet foreshadows a palate with tremendous thrust and vitality to its array of spicy, ripe black fruits which have a backbone of sweetness; imposing length.” About This Wine Southern Rhone Red Blend of Shiraz, Viognier, Marsanne & Tempranillo from Yarra Valley, Victoria. Fruit was hand-picked, transferred across a sorting table and destemmed directly to half-tonne open fermenters. As much whole berry as possible was retained to encourage perfume. A portion of fermenters had frozen Viognier skins added to the bottom. The wine was aged for 15 months in French oak barriques, 30% new before blending and bottling. Specifications Vintage: 2006 Grape Variety: Shiraz, Viognier, Marsanne & Tempranillo Region: Yarra Valley / Victoria / Australia Maturation: 15 months in French oak barriques (30% new) Alcohol: 14.5% Sweetness: Dry Closure: Cork Drinking Window: 2009–2021