Yarra Valley, Port Phillip

Yarra Yering

Underhill Shiraz 2016

Ron R
9.4

It’s been years since I tasted this wine. Indeed, I was drinking the stuff made by Dr Bailey Carrodus before he passed. I’m pleased to note that the current winemaker hasn’t stepped off the reservation.
Nose is brambly and dense. Notes of figs, dates and cedar waft from the glass. Not as dense on the mid-palate as i recall, but well balanced, with no overbearing oak. Texture on the palate invokes a crunchy mouthfeel. This will benefit from more cellaring, but drinking very well right now.
Thanks to @Bob McDonald for reminding me how much I have missed this wine.
— 8 months ago

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Norman

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Been years since I’ve tried one of these. Nice to see.
Ron R

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I forgot to mention that it comes with a screw cap. I used my Coravin screw cap closure for the first time and it’s great. That Coravin innovation has revolutionized my wine tasting.
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@Ron R Thanks for the reference Ron. I can say again that Sarah Crowe is a more than worthy successor to the legendary Dr Bailey Carrodus as winemaker. It was a privilege to sit next to her at the recent Yarra Yering dinner in Brisbane. It’s great you can source YY in the USA.

Yarra Yering

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2023

At the Yarra Yering dinner last Thursday night with winemaker, Sarah Crowe. YY was one of the first vineyards in Australia to make an excellent Pinot Noir. I remember buying a dozen of the 1986 - long since gone of course. Made by the late Dr Bailey Carrodus. A mixed planting of 4 clones in 1969. Red fruited with a touch of violets. 30% in new French barrels with the balance in used oak. The over riding lasting impression is its silky texture. — 9 months ago

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Giant Steps

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2017

V17. Pretty good... opaque color. Smokey nose. Substantial black cherry fruit. Black pepper, chocolate and earthy finish. Nicely balanced . — 5 years ago

Giant Steps

Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Between Applejack and Sexton, this displays strawberries all day, with twists of mushroom funk, sandalwood spice, and red cherries. Good — 6 years ago

Mac Forbes

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015

2nd go round on this guy. A light garnet in color. Very subtle nose. A lighter style Pinot that was very complimentary to our salmon. More of a delightful experience the second time around. — 6 years ago

Mac Forbes

Woori Yallock Pinot Noir 2015

Tom Donegan
9.5

Powerful, tense, boney structure. Will be long lived. — 7 years ago

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Luke Lambert

Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2023

Perfect balance of mineral, malo, creamy peach yogurt — 8 months ago

Yarra Yering

Dry Red N°1 Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

The final wine at the Yarra Yering dinner in Brisbane last Thursday night 3rd October 2024 with winemaker Sarah Crowe. Fitting that Dry Red No. 1 should be the final wine - arguably the Jewel in the Crown. Initial aromatic impressions are gorgeous. This is the 50th vintage of Dry Red No. 1. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Brief notes - blackberry, aniseed and bay leaf. A medium bodied Cabernet with M+ intensity and finishing with fine boned tannin structure. Power with poise, concentration with finesse. Will live for 20 years plus. I have been buying on an irregular basis for many years. The 1990 was a highlight. I asked Sarah, who was Chairman of the Royal Sydney Wine Show this year to compare 3 of the main Cabernet producing areas in Australia - Yarra Valley leafy fragrance, Coonawarra Mint, and Margaret River herbaceousness. At Restaurant Dan Arnold. — 9 months ago

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Helen Arvanitopoulos

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I want to know where this dinner was. Beyond jealous. Just saw all the wines. Amazing
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@Helen Arvanitopoulos The dinner was at Restaurant Dan Arnold in Brisbane, Helen. Dan is an Australian who spent many years working at Michelin starred restaurants in France before returning home and opening his own restaurant.
Helen Arvanitopoulos

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Love it. Well hopefully when I'm back in Sydney I can check out a few similar events

Yering Station

Yarra Valley Heathcote Shiraz Viognier Blend 2018

Round mouth feel, juicy, fruit forward, light-to-medium bodied. Low tannins, sweet. Opens up to a slight tartness. — 4 years ago

Serrat

Shiraz Viognier 2015

Not my cup of tea today but a nice wine nonetheless. — 5 years ago

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Jamsheed

Harem Series La Syrah 2017

Memorial Day Weekend 2018 🇺🇸

Crazy juice...

Oak (light), acidic blackberry, blueberry skin, moist cedar, nice stuff. Revisit 2025+
— 6 years ago

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Salo

Chardonnay 2016

Glorious nose. Full, broad palate. Stone fruit, lees, dried apple, grapefruit and a savoury, flinty element. — 7 years ago

Yarra Yering

Dry Red Wine No°2 Shiraz 2008

Fantastic. Got this bottle last fall at the winery - considered one of the very best in Yarra Valley. Celebrating our son's 21st birthday and this was SO worthy. Huge fruit up front - especially for a 2008 and a beautiful dry finish. Splash of Viognier makes for an amazing nose. — 8 years ago

Lars Harvey
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Yeringberg

Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

So lovely! Opened after working at Yeringberg showing the 2022 wines (which were amazing!). So delicate and velvety with rich tertiary characters. Fruit still vibrant showing dark berries. Awesome! — 9 months ago

Yarra Yering

Dry Red Wine No°2 Shiraz Blend 2022

At the Yarra Yering dinner in Brisbane last Thursday 3rd October 2024 with winemaker Sarah Crowe. A blend of Shiraz, Viognier, Mataro and Marsanne. The original vineyards of Shiraz and Marsanne were established in 1969 with additional vineyards of Mataro and Viognier planted from 1984 to 1995. A lovely red berried perfume (raspberry) with some stalks added back in. Interestingly some fermenters have added frozen Viognier skins to the bottom, some have Marsanne skins. Sarah is always wanting to push the envelope with her winemaking. A classic Rhone style, blended with perfume in mind. Red wine of the year from the Halliday Wine Companion and awarded 99 points from Philip Rich from that publication. — 9 months ago

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Yarra Yering

Chardonnay 2023

At the Yarra Yering dinner last Thursday 3rd October 2024. Brief notes. I have been a fan of Yarra Valley Chardonnay for many years. There wouldn’t be many older blocks than these 2 YY blocks planted in 1969. Showing the flinty modern trend. White flowers - a good combination of citrus and stone fruit. Oak use is not overdone - the wine achieving great balance. Very good. — 9 months ago

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Giant Steps

Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

More delicate and filigree than Wombat. Traditional chablis profile - citrus, some mineral and spice from oak. Linear and focused with strong acid spine. — 5 years ago

Oakridge

Single Block Release 864 Drive Block Funder & Diamond Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

On the improve perhaps? Really lovely. Acid ingrained with other phenolic and textural elements. Fine yet generous in flavour. Ripe stone fruit and the kernel. First class. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 — 6 years ago

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Hoddles Creek Estate

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2017

Awesome entry level Pinot. Tremendous value. Great uncomplicated Pinot from a ripping Yarra Valley vintage. — 7 years ago

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Luke Lambert

Crudo Shiraz 2014

P A
9.0

Smooth Australian 🇦🇺 from the Yarra Valley with a steak after a day on the Elk River it just doesn't get any better. Cheers 🍷13.0 % — 8 years ago

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🍷 delightful!
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@Trixie Thanks
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@paul arnaudo Paul you will like this one Cheers 🍷