YANGARRA

Yangarra Estate Vineyard is a highly regarded winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia, known for its Rhône-varietal wines, particularly those made from Grenache. The estate is dedicated to organic and biodynamic farming, producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of their high-altitude, ancient sandy soils.

Yangarra’s flagship wine is the High Sands Grenache, made from old, bush-vine Grenache planted in 1946. This wine is considered one of Australia’s best expressions of Grenache, offering depth, elegance, and impressive aging potential. Their Ovitelli Grenache, fermented in ceramic eggs, showcases a more delicate and textural style. Beyond Grenache, Yangarra also excels with Shiraz, Roussanne, and blends inspired by the Rhône Valley, including GSM (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre) and single-varietal Mourvèdre and Carignan wines.

Winemaker Peter Fraser has played a key role in shaping Yangarra’s reputation, emphasizing minimal intervention, wild fermentation, and gentle extraction to highlight purity of fruit and a sense of place. The winery’s commitment to sustainable practices and terroir-driven wines has earned it international acclaim, making it a standout producer in McLaren Vale.