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2019 Reserve Shiraz Viognier, Yering Station

2019 Reserve Shiraz Viognier, Yering Station

Yarra Valley, Australia

Blackberry, black plum and quince rise from the glass, surrounded by violet, white pepper, anise, clove and nutmeg. Toasted French oak adds depth and warmth, but the wine retains the lifted perfume and savoury definition that distinguish Yarra Valley Shiraz.

Full-bodied and densely structured, with concentrated dark fruit carried by fine, gravelly tannins and bright mineral acidity. A small addition of Viognier brings fragrance and lift, tempering the natural power of the warmer 2019 vintage. Long, velvety and impressively composed, this is a serious Australian Shiraz with the balance to develop through 2035.

For when: A special dinner needs a red with both power and polish.

Pairs with: Roast lamb, venison, beef short ribs, duck breast, mushroom Wellington or mature hard cheeses.

Yering Station reserves this flagship label for exceptional vintages and the finest blocks, rows and barrels from its Yarra Valley vineyards. The concentrated 2019 season produced a bold expression, with cooler sites carefully selected to bring freshness and finesse alongside the vintage’s natural depth.

Whats in the bottle
98% Shiraz with 2% Viognier

Notable Awards
94 points, WinePilot

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Yering Station holds a unique position in Australian wine history. The estate began in 1838, when the Scottish-born Ryrie brothers planted Victoria’s first recorded vineyard in the Yarra Valley. Paul de Castella acquired the property in 1850, expanded its vineyards and built the Old Winery in 1859. Early acclaim included the Argus Gold Cup in 1861 and a Grand Prix at the 1889 Paris Exhibition.

The Rathbone family purchased Yering Station in 1996, beginning an ambitious programme of restoration, vineyard development and investment in modern winemaking. The estate now works with five vineyard sites across Yarra Glen and Coldstream, using their different elevations, soils and microclimates to capture the diversity of the Yarra Valley.

Detailed vineyard management and careful parcel selection shape every level of the range. The Reserve wines represent the pinnacle of this approach and are released only when the season produces fruit of sufficient concentration, balance and ageing potential. Combining almost two centuries of history with precise cool-climate winemaking, Yering Station remains one of the Yarra Valley’s most trusted and significant producers.

The 2019 Reserve combines 98% Shiraz with 2% Viognier. The handpicked fruit came from 15 to 25-year-old vines planted on duplex grey loam over yellow clay. The Shiraz parcels included the PT23 and BVRC12 clones, with yields averaging approximately three tonnes per acre. Harvest took place in mid-March.

Fermentation was carried out with inoculated yeast in open fermenters holding between 4.5 and six tonnes. Fermentation and skin contact each lasted between ten and fourteen days, building colour, flavour and structure. The wine subsequently completed malolactic fermentation.

Maturation took place for 18 months in French oak barrels ranging from new to five years old. The warmer 2019 growing season delivered impressive concentration and ripe tannins, while careful selection from cooler sites preserved perfume, acidity and finesse.

Alcohol: 14%. pH: 3.68. Sealed under screwcap. Recommended drinking window: now to 2035.