2024 Yangarra Circle Grenache Blanc

Peter Fraser’s first-ever varietal release of Grenache Blanc brings brightness, texture and value in a zippy Mediterranean white from Yangarra’s organic McLaren Vale vineyard.

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This is the debut release of Circle - a brand-new range from Yangarra focused on expressive, organically grown wines that punch well above their weight. And what a way to kick things off. The 2024 Circle Grenache Blanc is not only a brilliant first outing for this rare variety in Australia, it also steps into the shoes of the much-loved Yangarra Blanc, our 2024 Bargain White Wine of the Year. Big shoes, no problem.

Grown on Yangarra’s certified organic and biodynamic vineyard in McLaren Vale’s elevated northeast, the fruit comes from a vintage that threw a few surprises - an early promise of heat gave way to mid-season rains, resulting in fruit with generosity, texture, and natural freshness. The team responded with deft vineyard work and a precise pick, giving us a white that’s bursting with energy and flavour.

Expect a wash of lemon blossom, green apple, and citrus pith, backed by savoury hints of almond meal and fennel. The use of ceramic egg, stainless steel and old oak gives it just the right amount of mid-palate texture while keeping things crisp and refreshing on the finish.

This is a seriously versatile white that’s built for the table - but it’s also just a pleasure to drink. As far as debut releases go, this one’s a beauty. Exceptional value, huge potential, and an exciting new chapter for one of Australia’s most forward-thinking producers.

93 points
"All estate-grown biodynamic and organic fruit, matured in ceramic egg and old French barrels. Golden apples, Meyer lemon, a herbal mint/sage/cypress note, sappy florals and a little brown spice. This is full of both flavour and vital energy, the palate built on leesy texture, a subtly pithy chew and gentle but active acidity. It’s exciting to see McLaren Vale's whites gather in strength and diversity – long may it continue."
- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)

93 points - "All estate-grown biodynamic and organic fruit, matured in ceramic egg and old French barrels. Golden apples, Meyer lemon, a herbal mint/sage/cypress note, sappy florals and a little brown spice. This is full of both flavour and vital energy, the palate built on leesy texture, a subtly pithy chew and gentle but active acidity. It’s exciting to see McLaren Vale's whites gather in strength and diversity – long may it continue." - Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)

Harvest Date: 6 March 2024
• Winemaking: Hand-picked, pressed to ceramic egg and stainless steel tank for fermentation. Matured in ceramic egg and old French oak barriques on lees for 4 months before blending.
• Bottling Date: September 2024
• Certification: Certified Organic & Biodynamic

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Grenache Blanc
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Australian State SA
Feature Organic
Biodynamic
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 93
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
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Yangarra

Yangarra Estate is one of a small group of powerhouse wineries to raise its head from the sandy soils of Blewitt Springs in McLaren Vale. Their wines are made entirely from an amazing old bush vine single vineyard, with the 2016 Halliday Winemaker of the Year, Peter Fraser, pulling the reins as winemaker. They are a certified biodynamic wine producer, and have even been named International Winery of the Year, twice!

They specialise in varieties found in the Rhone Valley. In the reds, their Grenache is as good as any in the land and is truly world class, with Shiraz and Mourvedre not far behind. The same applies to whites, the Roussanne expressions from Fraser’s experimentation with ceramic eggs are some of the most interesting in the country. In time, each of the 13 Rhone varieties will be grown on the Yangarra block.

A premium benchmark for the Blewitt Springs sub-region, and one of the country's modern day icon producers.

Winemaker Peter Fraser amongst the old bush vines McLaren Vale, SA Yangarra

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