Yeringberg, one of the Yarra Valley’s most historic family estates, has been producing elegant, small-batch wines since the 1800s. Under the stewardship of the de Pury family, the estate has become renowned for its artisanal approach, classical styling, and uncompromising focus on quality. The Yeringberg Shiraz is a hallmark of cool-climate finesse — fragrant, savoury, and textural, capturing the signature restraint and beauty of the region.
Vineyard
Situated on undulating slopes above Coldstream, the Yeringberg vineyard is rooted in volcanic and grey clay loam soils that impart natural structure and mineral tension. The Shiraz vines — low yielding and meticulously tended — favour balance over brute force, producing fruit with purity, spice, and lifted aromatics. Sustainable farming, hand-picking, and detailed parcel selection reflect the estate’s traditional philosophy.
Vintage
2021 was an exceptional year in the Yarra Valley, marked by a cool, even growing season with steady ripening and excellent fruit set. Mild temperatures and long hang times delivered Shiraz with vivid aromatics, fine tannins, and remarkable poise. Widely regarded as one of the best vintages of the decade, 2021 wines show freshness, clarity, and classical structure — a perfect match for Yeringberg’s style.
Winemaking
Fruit is harvested by hand and fermented in small open vats with gentle extraction to preserve perfume and texture. Maturation occurs in French oak barriques and puncheons (a small proportion new), adding subtle spice and complexity without dominating flavour. Each parcel is evaluated independently before blending, ensuring harmony, elegance, and purity.
Tasting Notes
The 2021 Yeringberg Shiraz offers a beautifully lifted bouquet of blackberry, black cherry, plum skin, black pepper, violet, dried herbs, and hints of smoked meat. The palate is medium-bodied, precise, and savoury, delivering layers of dark fruit wrapped in silky, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity and minerality provide drive and tension, while subtle oak adds refinement. The finish is long, fragrant, and impeccably balanced — an archetypal cool-climate Shiraz of depth and elegance.
Critics’ Acclaim
Celebrated for fragrance, finesse, and cool-climate definition
2021 heralded as a standout Yarra Valley vintage
Praised for purity, balance, and long-term ageing potential
Technical Information
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
Producer: Yeringberg
Variety: Shiraz
Alcohol: ~13%
Oak: French barriques & puncheons (limited new oak)
Style: Medium-bodied, savoury, elegant
Drinking Window: 2024–2038+
A Collectible Gem
The 2021 Yeringberg Shiraz is a superb example of refined, cool-climate Australian Shiraz — expressive, savoury, and beautifully structured. Produced in very small quantities, it is an essential bottle for collectors seeking freshness, detail, and Yarra Valley finesse.
