The wines of premium Yarra Valley producer Yarra Yarra have featured on these pages on several occasions. Without exception, they have aged extremely well, displaying considerable finesse, elegance and complexity.
If this bottle is anything to judge things by, the 2001 The Yarra Yarra is yet to reveal its full potential. The wine certainly has the building blocks in the shape of bountiful blackcurrant/cassis and forward yet integrated smoky oak. While the tannic framework of youth has all but melted, there is a certain sense of reserve about this wine.
Based on past experience with this producer, one suggests exercising patience – further complexity is likely to develop with time. At this point in time, this pundit is prepared to reserve his judgement and wait another 3-4 years before cracking another bottle.
2001 YARRA YARRA 'THE YARRA YARRA'
Producer: Yarra Yarra
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
Vintage: 2001
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: N/a
Date tasted: 21 September 2014
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson. Authoritative nose of cassis, graphite and woodsmoke. Medium bodied, soft and approachable, yet slightly confronting! Dry and savoury; blackcurrant and noticeable smoky oak. Although the tannins have resolved, there’s a sense that the wine is holding a bit back at present. Leave for another 3-4 years.
Score: 16+/20
If this bottle is anything to judge things by, the 2001 The Yarra Yarra is yet to reveal its full potential. The wine certainly has the building blocks in the shape of bountiful blackcurrant/cassis and forward yet integrated smoky oak. While the tannic framework of youth has all but melted, there is a certain sense of reserve about this wine.
Based on past experience with this producer, one suggests exercising patience – further complexity is likely to develop with time. At this point in time, this pundit is prepared to reserve his judgement and wait another 3-4 years before cracking another bottle.
2001 YARRA YARRA 'THE YARRA YARRA'Producer: Yarra Yarra
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
Vintage: 2001
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: N/a
Date tasted: 21 September 2014
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson. Authoritative nose of cassis, graphite and woodsmoke. Medium bodied, soft and approachable, yet slightly confronting! Dry and savoury; blackcurrant and noticeable smoky oak. Although the tannins have resolved, there’s a sense that the wine is holding a bit back at present. Leave for another 3-4 years.
Score: 16+/20
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