Yangarra, Roussanne, McLaren Vale

Yeah, this one’s got personality. Right out of the gate, it smacks you with sharp acidity and a ‘Hi, I’m apricot, nice to meet you’ fragrance. It’s fresh, bold & a little unpredictable. Definitely an interesting wine, like that eccentric friend you love hanging out with—but probably not the one you’d invite over every weekend, you know? Still, if you're into lively, off-the-beaten-path wines, this one delivers. Just be ready...it's not here to play nice.

This is a rather nice, quite light, rousanne - I think my first from Australia. Somewhat less rich and full than typical for, eg, a white Rhone. On the nose white stone fruits, a little candied lemon, and a hint of minerality. The palate is quite light, refreshing, well balanced, following the nose, and yet somehow still mouth-filling. The finish is rather crisp and lemony. Overall this is a very pleasant wine, and I think quite versatile in its pairing. …

Stone fruits and lemon. A not un-pleasant oily feel on the palate providing good body and mouthfeel.

Australia Trade Tasting (Lindley Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls) : strange, herbal, quince, pear, melon (!), almond, leanner in palate, lime, mineral (so2), tight, not really pleasant for now

Real Review - Top Wineries of Australia (Ovolo, Wooloomooloo) : Waxy, touch of stone fruit, apricot. A little peach stone, sweet spice. Juicy, fresh, fleshy, savoury stone fruit, textured burr, a little fatness on the mid palate. Nice.

Typically full bodied with understated tones of stone fruit, nuts and spices and a touch of acidity on the finish.

Austalia Trade Tasting (Lindley Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls) : harsh, vegetal, papery (?), palate is better, med fruit, green notes again