2022 Yangarra Roussanne
2022 Yangarra Roussanne

2022 Yangarra Roussanne

95 pts
Yangarra |McLaren Vale |Roussanne
An organically grown high-quality example of this popular Rhone white variety. Textural and highly drinkable.
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Description

Yangarra Estate has long been a leader in Rhône varieties, and their 2022 Roussanne is yet another example of why they’re so highly regarded. Sourced from certified organic and biodynamic vineyards in Blewitt Springs, this wine combines texture, fragrance, and complexity into one of the best-value and highest-quality examples of the variety in Australia.

The fruit comes from two of Yangarra's estate blocks, each bringing something different to the table—Block 6 adds finesse and restraint, while Block 20 brings richness and boldness. Hand-picked and basket-pressed, the juice was wild fermented in French oak puncheons (30% new) before maturing on lees for eight months, with regular stirring to build texture and depth.

Golden stone fruit, lemon curd, and a hint of spice set the tone on the nose, while the palate delivers layers of peach, almond, and a subtle saline edge. It’s textural and savoury, with bright acidity keeping everything fresh and focused.

This is Roussanne done right—characterful, balanced, and a great reflection of Yangarra’s quality-obsessed, Rhône-inspired approach.

95 points
"Oh, yes. All of what you’d call moreish, savoury and mouthwatering in one sniff and sip. The presence, the power... Oh, yes, one more sip, please."
- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)

94 Points
"Often nudging the top cuvées, yet a bit more understated in terms of its make-up, if not a little more effusive of its pithy, gingery stone fruit and rooibos exclamations. As reliant on a chewy rail of phenolics as obvious freshness, this is very good and strongly suggestive of great southern Rhône expressions."
- Ned Goodwin (Halliday Wine Companion)

95 points - "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." - Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)

94 Points - "Hand picked and basket pressed, partially to French puncheons (30% new), where it underwent spontaneous fermentation following controlled oxidative handling. Often nudging the top cuvées, yet a bit more understated in terms of its make-up, if not a little more effusive of its pithy, gingery stone fruit and rooibos exclamations. As reliant on a chewy rail of phenolics as obvious freshness, this is very good and strongly suggestive of great southern Rhône expressions." - Ned Goodwin (Halliday Wine Companion)

Customer Reviews

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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4 reviews
  • JG
    Justin G.
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    10 months ago
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    2021 Yangarra Roussanne
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Elegant

    This wine has a lovely savouriness to it that makes it a real food wine.

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  • AJ
    Anthony J.
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    2 years ago
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    2021 Yangarra Roussanne
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great wine

    For the price a great wine, fantastic old style flavour, second time we've brought from different drop.

    Also impressed with delivery time

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  • AA
    Andrew A.
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    3 years ago
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    2021 Yangarra Roussanne
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Silky and gorgeous

    Really silky, buttery, and easy-drinking. I really enjoyed this and ended up buying more.

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Intrigued by this rare golden beauty, whose origins lie in the Rhône Valley of southern France, we have been producing Roussanne since 2007. Expect fragrance, power, and savoury textural delight with great rewards in the cellar, for those who can wait.

VINTAGE SUMMARY

The 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.

WINEMAKING

Sourced from two blocks within our estate, the late ripening (27th March) Block 6 bringing a more restrained and finer expression, while the earlier ripening (20th March) Block 20 gives bolder characters and generosity driven primarily by aspect. Hand-picked and basket pressed, retaining earlier free run for this blend. No sulphur or acid was added to the juice, as we feel a little oxidation at this stage helps to remove some of the varieties trademark tannin and accentuates texture. The un-fined and unsettled juice was transferred to French oak puncheons (30% new), where it underwent wild yeast fermentation. The wine was matured for 8 months, stirred monthly with the lees retained. Bottled November 2022. Certified Organic and Biodynamic.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Roussanne
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Australian State SA
Feature Biodynamic
Organic
High Score
Reviewed By The Wine Front
Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 94
95
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
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Yangarra

Yangarra Estate stands as one of the defining properties of the Blewitt Springs sub-region in McLaren Vale. Famous for its ancient North Maslin Sands and gnarly old bush vines, it is a single-vineyard estate dedicated exclusively to the varieties of the Southern Rhône.

For over a quarter of a century, the estate was shaped by the late Peter Fraser. Pete was not just the winemaker; he was the heartbeat of the operation and a visionary who fundamentally changed the way the world views Australian Grenache. He championed "purity, beauty and elegance," moving the needle away from high alcohol and extraction towards finesse and site expression. His pioneering work with ceramic eggs, amphorae and biodynamic farming helped earn Yangarra the title of International Winery of the Year twice.

While the loss of Pete is deeply felt across the industry, the wines remain a lasting testament to his genius. From the world-class Old Vine Grenache and the brooding Ironheart Shiraz to the textural, ceramic-aged Roussanne, every bottle reflects his philosophy of "always a little further." Today, Yangarra remains a certified biodynamic powerhouse and a benchmark producer, continuing to honour the legacy of one of the country's greatest winemakers.

The old bush vines at Yangarra Yangarra

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