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Entry Information
ExhibitorYangarra Estate Vineyard
Show2018
Class13
Entry Number13#8
BrandYangarra Estate Vineyard
Wine NameRoux Beaute Roussanne
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availability809 McLaren Flat Road, Kangarilla SA
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1Oxidative honey/honeycomb, golden fruit. Intensity and density. Chalky tannin balances the richness and weight. Full. Perhaps just a touch more freshness?
Judge 2waxy, flesh, smoke, spices yellow apples, good intensity on the palate, bitey spice. smart wine
Judge 3subdued, straw, light funk and ripe fruits, bright up front, some body to mid, some light digestif to finish with spicy nutmeg
Associate JudgeMid straw/ gold. Va lift with finely dialled oak. A bit hot and bitter.
Varietal: Roussanne, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: ACO11587
Wine Making Information
Bottling Date19 / Apr / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced260
Force ClassFalse
Winemaking NoteWine spent 137 days on skins in 675L ceramic eggs before pressing
Winemaker NotePeter Fraser