Yarravale Reserve Yarra Vale Tempranillo 2016
Posted: July 21, 2022
Prunes and raisins obvious on the nose with developed savoury/meaty flavours.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Vale Sangiovese 2016
Posted: July 21, 2022
Very savoury style – all prunes and spices with fine acid line and powdery tannins.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Vale Merlot 2014
Posted: July 21, 2022
A nicely maturing dry red with good balance between savoury and fruity.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Posted: July 21, 2022
Well-made warm, silky, spicy and raisined wine. Still holding up well.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Vale Shiraz 2016
Posted: July 21, 2022
Ripe, spicy fruit fragrances and aged sweet fruit flavours layered with vanilla oak.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Posted: December 2, 2021
Light commercial style still showing freshness of berry fruit on a tight palate.
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Yarravale Grand Reserve Yarra Valley Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2008
Posted: November 30, 2021
Pinot fruit dominates the toasty nose with great lingering rich fruit flavours.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2014
Posted: November 30, 2021
A complexity of fruit on the nose. Soft in the mouth with excellent length of mature red and blue fruit flavours. Drink now.
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Yarravale Yarra Valley Cabernet Merlot 2014
Posted: April 24, 2020
Dark leafy fruit bouquet and medium bodied palate with a density of spicy fruit flavours. 3-5
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 24, 2020
Youthful, fresh and bright. Good spicy red fruit, attractive spiciness, a herbal edge and earthy notes. 5+
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Merlot 2013
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nice lifted primary fruit, plenty of oak and a hint of mint. An elegant wine. 3-5
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Tempranillo 2015
Posted: April 24, 2020
Juicy rich dark berry fruit with loads of spice, some earthiness and hints of menthol-like characters. 5+
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: April 24, 2020
Stewed-like fruit characters with warming spiciness and some secondary characters.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot 2008
Posted: April 24, 2020
A complex sparkling with attractive aged characters, aromas of figs and brioche and a creamy palate with persistent flavours. 3-5
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016
Posted: April 24, 2020
A leaner wine with bright lifted stonefruit characters showing spicy herbal nuances.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Posted: July 4, 2018
“The quintessential cabernet”, said one judge. Lovely aged cassis, tobacco and leathery aromas and a very generous savoury fruit palate with vibrant acidity and fine tannins.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015
Posted: July 4, 2018
Oak spiciness to the nose with intriguing ripe fruit characters. Palate is rich, juicy and jammy.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2005
Posted: September 6, 2017
A strawberry jam nose with mushroomy maturity. Plenty of fruit on the palate but just starting to fade. Has some savoury elements. Pleasant drinking now. 3-5
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2013
Posted: September 6, 2017
Aromatic red fruit aromas with subtle floral and chocolate notes. Delicious, slightly porty flavours with fresh acidity.5+
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015
Posted: September 6, 2017
“Wow! Heaps going on here”, enthused one judge. Gorgeous complex varietal aromas with herbaceous hints and a totally mouth-watering palate with intense racy fruits.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Merlot 2010
Posted: September 6, 2017
Interesting wine with great varietal definition and showing leathery/earthy maturity with soft tannins. Drink soon!
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Posted: September 6, 2017
Savoury aromas with slight leathery maturity. A blackcurrant palate that’s still very lively for a 4-year-old. Some obvious oak.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2013
Posted: September 6, 2017
Engaging blue fruit and red cherry aromas. Soft, simple and appealing shiraz palate. 3-5
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Brooding dark berry aromas with a hint of Christmas cake characters. Intense, long and well balanced flavoursome palate. 5+
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Powerful fruit nose with hints of oak. Beautifully layered and seductive varietal fruit palate. “Good work”, enthused one judge. 3-5
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Merlot 2010
Posted: April 4, 2017
Tea leaf and cigar box nose with signs of red fruit characters. Good palate weight and integration with sweet fruit flavours. 5+
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Yarravale Yarra Valley Rosato 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Sweet licorice characters on nose and palate. Has texture and mouthfeel. Enjoy with food. 1-2
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Now this is a pinot”. Lovely complexity, beautiful powerful fruit and lovely tannins. 3-5
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Yarravale Yarra Valley Tempranillo 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Has poise and drinkability with plenty of quality oak and berry fruit to match. “Where’s the lamb!”
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Orange peel and citrus blossom fragrances and pretty floral flavours on a rich full bodied palate.
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