IWR Wine of the Year (Australia)
Yangarra Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2007
The Independent Wine Review, November 27, 2011
"Winemaker Peter Fraser at Yangarra applies an approach of minimal intervention when it comes to winemaking and it certainly paid off when it came to this Yangarra Estate, McLaren Vale Shiraz. Full-on and long, this is a benchmark 'old-school' Aussie Shiraz." - View PDF

93 Points, Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald
Yangarra Estate Mourvedre, McLaren Vale 2009
"This is a fairly big, firm wine with almost chewy texture and lots of guts - if not subtlety. The aromas are spicy and earthy, with hints of oak and chocolate. It has the tannin structure to partner hearty dishes. Drink now to 2021..."

The Tasting Panel, June 2011
2008 Mourvédre - 90 Points - View PDF

The Wine Front, May 2011
2009 Mourvédre - 93 Points - View PDF

The Independent Wine Review, April 2011
2007 McLaren Vale Shiraz - 93 Points
"...one of the most complete and balanced examples of Australian Shiraz...I love this wine and there are a few Shiraz's which are as enjoyable either alone or with some food..."  Read full review

Wine Spectator, June 2010
2009 Viognier - 90 Points - View PDF

The Advertiser Magazine, April 2010
“South Australia 2010” - View PDF

Decanter Magazine
2008 Roussanne - 95 Points/Top 100 Wines - View PDF

James Halliday's 2010 Australian Wine Companion
2006 High Sands Grenache - 96 Points - View PDF
2007 Old Vine Grenache - 90 Points - View PDF
2007 Shiraz - 93 Points - View PDF

Anthony Dias Blue, Patterson’s The Tasting Panel
2007 Shiraz - 90 Points - View PDF

Wine Spectator, June 2009
2006 Cadenzia - 91 Points - View PDF

Wine Enthusiast, November 2008
2006 Shiraz - 91 Points - View PDF

Gourmet Traveller Wine
Star Quality - View PDF

Gourmet Traveller Wine's Best Small Wine List of the Year awarded to Fino in McLaren Vale and features Yangarra Roussanne - View PDF

San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2008 - View PDF

• BEST OF NATION - AUSTRALIA
  
  • Yangarra Estate Vineyard
    
• BEST SHIRAZ
  
  • Yangarra 2006 Shiraz

Wines & Vines, August 2008 - View PDF
"Peter Fraser introduces a sacrificial caning technique at Barham Vineyard in Santa Barbara County, Calif., in hopes of producing smaller berries that have more concentrated flavors."

Seattle Times, June 2008 - View PDF
"Most of the wines are 100 percent varietal, single-vineyard and are exceptionally well-made across the board."

Robb Report, June 2008 - View PDF
"The Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2005 High Sands Grenache, McLaren Vale is an extraordinary wine."

MiamiHerald.com, May 2008 - View PDF
"Surfer sorts out syrah, shiraz."

The Hartford Courant, March 2008 - View PDF
2006 Shiraz - Wine of the Week

Adelaide Advertiser, April 2008 - View PDF
"A clutch of southern winemakers have united to create a collection showcasing the diversity of their beloved grenache, reports TONY LOVE."

The Sydney Morning Herald, April 2008 - View PDF
2007 Viognier – 92 Points

Anthony Dias Blue, March 2008 - View PDF
2007 Roussanne – 90 Points
2006 Shiraz – 91 Points
2006 Cadenzia – 92 Points
2006 Old Vine Grenache – 93 Points
2005 High Sands Grenache – 95 Points

The San Francisco Chronicle, February 2008 - View PDF
2006 Shiraz - 3 1/2 Stars

Wine Enthusiast "Top 100 Wines of 2007" - View PDF
#27: 2005 Shiraz – 93 Points, Editor’s Choice

The Advertiser Top 100, 11/2007
2005 High Sands Grenache - 92 Points

The Age, 11/20/07 - View PDF
"Cadenzia crescendo - Jeni Port looks at The rebranding of a Grenache."

The Independent Weekly, 11/17/07 - View PDF
"Triple Crown - Philip White pays a visit to three of his favourite South Australian vineyards and is pleased with what he discovers."

The 2007 Hyatt / Advertiser Award - View PDF
2004 Old Vine Grenache - Consumer Judges Award Winner
2004 Cadenzia - Professional Judges Award Winner

Dan Berger’s Vintage Experiences - August 2007 -View PDF
2005 Shiraz - Exceptional
2005 Cadenzia - Exceptional
2006 Chardonnay - Wine of the Week

Leslie Sbrocco, winereviewonline.com - July 2007 -View PDF
2005 Old Vine Grenache - 93 Points
2006 Chardonnay - 90 Points

Wine & Spirits - Fall 2006
International Winery of the Year

Adelaide Advertiser - May 2006
"McLaren's Warriors" - View PDF

"This year's top Southern Vales grenaches already are making claims for their region as the variety's best home." - Philip White

Wine & Spirits - Winter 2005
International Winery of the Year - View PDF

"Wineries of the Year are chosen based on consistently high performance and scores throughout our 12 month tasting cycle." - Peter Liem, Wine & Spirits Associate Editor/Tasting Director

Adelaide Advertiser - September 2005
"Playing Red" - View PDF

"McLaren Vale shows its hand with another classic variety, this time the endearing and adaptable grenache." - Philip White

Wine Enthusiast - March 2005
"The Great Red Hope"

"The recognition that Australia's McLaren Vale, and its Grenache, deserves may be just around the corner." - Daryna Tobey

Quarterly Review of Wines - March 2002

"Time and again, we are brought to South East Australia - to Yangarra Park wines, in fact, which are now seriously engaging our palates. The wines are fruit generous, both upfront and in the finish."

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