Yarra Yering is one of the Yarra Valley’s most iconic and historic wineries, established in 1969 by Dr. Bailey Carrodus, a pioneer who helped revive winemaking in the region. Known for its elegant, age-worthy wines, Yarra Yering quickly earned a reputation for excellence, with its first commercial vintage released in 1973.

Since 2013 the winery is led by acclaimed winemaker Sarah Crowe, whose focus on site expression and sustainable practices has earned widespread recognition, including multiple Winemaker of the Year awards. Her second ‘Winemaker of the Year” accolade was in 2021, presented by Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine. The same year Yarra Yering won the 2022 James Halliday Winery of the Year & Wine of The Year, the first time a winery has ever won 2 major accolades in the one year.

This wine is blend of Marsanne 46%, Roussanne 30%, Grenache Blanc 16%, Viognier 8%. Hand harvested and whole bunch pressed after being held overnight in a cool room. The freshly pressed juice, unclarified was gravity filled to seasoned French oak barrels and two ceramic eggs, one each for Marsanne and Roussanne. In the underground cellar the fermentation was complete, and maturation followed. The components left undisturbed for stabilisation over 10 months before blending and bottling.

Tasting Notes

"The aroma is white flowers, a hint of jasmine and a nashi pear freshness, while the palate offers fruit weight the interest is dialled up through texture. There is the energy of fresh pears and a green apple crunch that mingles with a fine chalkiness from the ceramic egg maturation. An interesting textural and lightly tannic white wine in balance with the fresh fruit. Texture and some grip driving a long lingering palate all while being contained and bright." Yarra Yering