As much whole berry as possible is retained to encourage perfume. Original 1969 plantings of Shiraz and Marsanne with additional Shiraz planted across the 1990’s, Mataro & Viognier drawn from vines planted from 1984 to 1995.įruit was hand-picked, transferred across a sorting table and destemmed directly to the Yarra Yering half-tonne open-fermenters. Good drainage, all day exposure to the sun, and enough elevation from the valley floor to avoid the spring frosts produces wines that are inherently balanced, precise and elegant.

The seventy hectares of vines are grown without irrigation on a northerly slope at the foot of the Warramate hills. Yarra Yering follows the principle that great wine is made in the vineyard. She continues in Dr Carrodus’s quest for elegance and sophistication while ensuring purity of fruit expression, as custodian of the Yarra Yering legacy. Established in 1969 by horticultural visionary Dr Bailey Carrodus, the 1973 vintage saw the production of the first vintage of Dry Red Wines Nos 1 & 2, now iconic Australian expressions of Bordeaux and Rhône blends.Ĭurrent winemaker Sarah Crowe, who in 2017 was named Winemaker of the Year by James Halliday, continues to honour and respect the original vineyards, endeavouring to make the best wines possible. Yarra Yering is one of the oldest and most beautiful vineyards in the Yarra Valley consisting of 70 hectares of vines located at the foot of the Warramate Hills. It pairs deliciously with kotopoulo souvlaki (grilled chicken on skewers) and a Greek salad, grilled sardines or sweet chilli tempeh Light, fragrant, floral, with a gently perfumed palate. Its nose is characterized by aromas of yellow fruits as well as citrus ones. The result is a crisp and bright wine, with a yellow-white colour and a pleasant acidity. The harmonious union of the Moschofilero and the Roditis Fox brings out the best features in both varieties. The two varieties are fermented separately, and the final blend emerges during the completion of the process. Made from grapes from the selected vineyards of Corinthia and Argolis to create the 50% Roditis Fox, and of Mantineia for the 50% Moschofilero.Ī classic white one, at a controlled temperature, inside stainless vinificators. The first vineyards of the Estate were located on the slopes around Leontio village, in the heart of Nemea. The winery was built in 3 major phases: its first facilities were established in 1960, then expanded and completed in 1973 with the finest French standards, introducing the main French expertise in Nemea. First of all, the winery of the company has a continuous productive operation since 1960. is a rather new brand, it was only in 2002 that their first vintage was released, the history of both the family's winery and vineyards dates back many years. Despite the fact that Zacharias Vineyards – Oinotechniki ltd.

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