2022 Yangarra Estate Roussanne

EstateThe 2022 growing season followed very similar conditions to 2021, though slightly cooler. There were favourable winter rains and a mild flowering and fruit set period. The cool ripening period took place between late January through to harvest in March. Yields were well balanced, and we are pleased with the fruit ripeness, intensity, freshness, and natural acidity.

I’ve been indulging myself lately in Rhone whites made in Aussie way, the Roussannes, the Marsannes and the Viogniers. I’ve been impressed, smitten even. This ain’t no different. The love affair continues… Oh, yes. All of what you’d call moreish, savoury and mouthwatering in one sniff and sip. The presence, the power. Peanut brittle meets chicken salt, fennel or cumin almost, macadamia nut, wet clay-earthy type of aroma, gingerbread and preserved lemons. Long finish. Underlying fruit sweetness or ripeness is heavily laced with white amaro bitterness, something like Lillet Blanc. Oh, yes, one more sip, please. Side note: For 2023 Campbell mentions it’s sherry-like, and stony, and floral, and briny. For 2020 Mike says the mojo is high. Such great descriptors; 2022 has it all too. - 95 points, Kasia Sobiesiak