COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2011
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon 63%, Merlot 16%, Malbec 13%, Petit Verdot 8%
PRODUCER
Yarra Yering
REGION
Victoria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Dry Red Wine N°1 by Yarra Yering is the estate's signature Bordeaux-style blend, originating from the Yarra Valley in Australia. The wine's name and identity are deeply connected to the estate's history, with the 'No. 1' designation referring to the first block of Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 1969. The 2011 vintage, produced in a notably cool and wet year, showcases the winery's ability to craft elegant and pure wines even in challenging conditions. Yarra Yering, founded by Dr. Bailey Carrodus and now led by winemaker Sarah Crowe, is an iconic estate committed to producing wines of exceptional quality and longevity, reflecting the unique terroir of the Yarra Valley.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€91
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'No. 1' in the name refers to the first block of Cabernet Sauvignon planted at Yarra Yering in 1969.
Fact 02
The 2011 vintage was exceptionally cool and wet, a testament to winemaking skill in challenging conditions.
Fact 03
The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its texture and integrity.
Fact 04
This wine is the estate's most classically styled and was one of the first two wines produced by Yarra Yering.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Dry Red Wine N°1 begins with hand-harvested and sorted fruit from Yarra Yering's original vineyard. Fermentation takes place in small, open-top vats with manual plunging, with different varietal components treated distinctively – Cabernet Sauvignon is crushed, while Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot undergo whole-berry fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barriques, with a portion of new oak. The components are kept separate during aging and blended before bottling. The wine is intentionally bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its natural texture and integrity.
