(2025) The bountiful vineyards of McLaren Vale can grow just about every variety it seems, and Yangarra is an estate that exploits that with multi-variety blends. This is made from the Rhône variety Grenache Blanc (80%) along with Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Gris and Piquepoul. A fair bit of yellow/gold to the colour heralds a wine of lush, ripe stone fruits and orange, hints of the exotic in lychee and mango, and a gently spicy background. In the mouth that abundant ripeness marries to a rich, creamy texture, reminding me of one of the more luscious Alsace Pinot Gris for some reason, though it is dry, finishing with lovely fruit, texture and acid in balance, all in a 12.5% alcohol format.
