Yangarra - McLaren Vale Shiraz King's Wood 2019
95/100
James Suckling
94/100
Wine Enthusiast
92/100
Robert Parker
“Rich dark plums, blueberries, and blackberries with hints of olive, forest floor, and brown stone. The palate is impressively deep, with black fruit accented by spices. Very rich fruit and an appealing, easy-drinking style. The benchmark for Shiraz in this region. Best enjoyed over the next decade. Screw cap.” (James Suckling 2021) • Limited quantities
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Eye
A deep, vibrant, rich red color with violet hues at the rim
Nose
Spicy, with notes of curry leaves, plum, and dark fruits (cherry), along with hints of coffee, tobacco, and milk chocolate
Palate
Medium-bodied to full-bodied, flavorful, spicy, with aromas of fresh blackberries, hints of tobacco, lively citrus acidity, fine tannins, a slightly dry texture, and a finish featuring notes of olive leaf and black fruits, with excellent length
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2029+
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100 (An outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Blueberries, blackberries, and hints of espresso intertwine on the nose of the 2019 King's Wood Shiraz, which was aged in a large oak cask (2,500 liters). With no obvious oak influence and 25% whole clusters, it evokes a fine Saint-Joseph, blending fruity and savory notes into a harmonious whole. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, it is supple on the palate, with just a hint of mint that emerges on the long, silky finish.
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This wine exemplifies the balance between power and elegance that winemaker Pete Fraser excels at. This aromatic wine offers an enticing bouquet of red berries and blueberries, licorice, winter spices, and a hint of earthy, dusty notes reminiscent of umami. The palate is deliciously balanced, with fruit and savory spices blending into well-defined tannins. It offers texture and power, yet remains fresh and approachable. Enjoy now or hold until 2032.
Vinous
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Rich, dark plums, blueberries, and blackberries with hints of olive, forest floor, and brown stone. The palate is impressively deep, with black fruit accented by spices. Very rich fruit and an appealing, easy-drinking style. The benchmark for Shiraz in this region. Best enjoyed over the next decade. Screw cap.
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