{"product_id":"2024-yarra-yering-dry-red-no-1-cabernet-blend-750ml","title":"2024 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 1 Cabernet Blend 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Yarra Yering’s flagship wines, Dry Red Wine No.1 is a Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend built for long-term ageing. The 2024 vintage combines dark berry fruit, bay leaf, graphite and warming spice with glossy texture, fine tannins and impressive depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignon vines in Block No.1 were among Yarra Yering’s first plantings, giving the wine its name. Malbec was also part of the original 1969 vineyard establishment, while Merlot was initially interplanted with Cabernet before further plantings in 1990 alongside Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was hand harvested and sorted, with only the best berries retained. Cabernet Sauvignon was crushed to build structure, while Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot underwent whole berry fermentation to enhance fragrance and weight. Most parcels were fermented in half-tonne fermenters and hand plunged twice daily. One third of the Cabernet fermented in a 3,500L oak cask with up to eight weeks on skins for added complexity. The balance was matured for 15 months in French oak barriques, including 35% new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue and black berry fruits with a comforting, rustic iodine feel, complemented by some bay leaf lift. Warming clove spice, a hint of graphite and background oak char bring both flavour and tannin. Glossy, plump fruit, energy and fine tannins form a solid foundation for a long future. Complex and layered, never intimidating but exciting to watch evolve, this vintage is particularly complete on release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable cellaring conditions, the wine is expected to evolve for 20+ years while remaining enjoyable throughout its development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLangton’s First Classified — 8th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Merit Wine — The Real Review Wine Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal — Yarra Valley Wine Show 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points — Halliday Wine Companion 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points — Stuart Knox, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points — Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering is one of the pioneering estates of Victoria’s Yarra Valley. Founded in 1969 by Dr Bailey Carrodus, the estate is renowned for distinctive, age-worthy wines produced from its historic vineyard in the Warramate foothills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yarra Yering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Red Wine No.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yarra Valley, Victoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half-Tonne Fermenters and 3,500L Oak Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Berry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 8 Weeks for a Portion of Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 Months in French Oak Barriques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20+ Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pure Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67640062017838,"sku":"3014944145","price":154.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2024_Dry_Red_Wine_No._1.jpg?v=1791343943","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2024-yarra-yering-dry-red-no-1-cabernet-blend-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}