{"product_id":"2024-yangarra-estate-vineyard-ovitelli-grenache-750ml","title":"2024 Yangarra Estate Vineyard Ovitelli Grenache 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed the \u003cstrong\u003e2027 Grenache of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e and awarded \u003cstrong\u003e98 points by Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, Yangarra Ovitelli Grenache is a remarkably perfumed and elegant expression of old-vine Blewitt Springs Grenache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from Yangarra’s dry-grown Block 30 bush vines, planted in 1946 on deep weathered sands beside the celebrated High Sands block. Fermentation, extended skin contact and maturation take place exclusively in ceramic eggs, preserving the vineyard’s vibrant fruit while building exceptionally fine tannins, savoury detail and a luxurious texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points \u0026amp; 2027 Grenache of the Year – Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eThis is up there with the best Ovitellis, so fragrant and savoury, so much more enchanting on day two, and even more so days three and four.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003e— Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion, 98 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished 19 August 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eThis is a super wine. Drink now – 2044.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003e— Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 97 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished 1 September 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly aromatic and finely detailed, with dried cranberry, red cherry, pomegranate and dehydrated orange peel accompanied by pressed wildflowers. Rose, musk, wild fennel and delicate Indian spice add further complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is poised and transparent rather than heavy, combining vibrant old-vine fruit with fine, chewy and layered tannins. Extended skin contact brings savoury depth and textural precision, while freshness carries the wine through a spectacularly long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOvitelli is sourced from the 2-hectare Block 30 at Yangarra’s single-vineyard estate in Blewitt Springs. These vase-shaped, unirrigated Grenache bush vines were planted in 1946 on deep weathered sands over the ancient North Maslin Sands geological formation, at approximately 205 metres above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYangarra Estate is a certified organic and biodynamic vineyard specialising in southern Rhône varieties. Its elevated position, ancient geology, sandy and ironstone-rich soils and maritime influence produce wines of exceptional perfume, freshness and natural tannin detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA normally wet winter was followed by a picturesque dry spring. Unexpected rainfall during December and January supported bunch and berry development, before warm conditions through February and early March encouraged balanced flavour and sugar ripeness. The concentrated harvest period delivered expressive fruit with excellent vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-picked Grenache Noir was selectively berry sorted, destemmed and crushed before being transferred into 675-litre ceramic eggs. Fermentation occurred naturally in ceramic with gentle hand plunging, followed by approximately three months of skin contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo pressings were included. The wine was matured without oak, remaining exclusively in ceramic for a total of 11 months before bottling. 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