{"product_id":"1998-yarra-yering-dry-red-no-2-750ml","title":"1998 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — James Halliday · 1998 Vintage\u003cbr\u003e“Medium to full red-purple; the bouquet is strongly savoury\/spicy, with touches of roasted hazelnuts surrounding the lovely sweet cherry and plum fruit which comes through strongly in the mouth. Sweet, soft and ripe tannins round off the finish; once again, the oak has been absorbed by the fruit.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — CellarTracker · 1998 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia. Vines: Original 1969 plantings of Shiraz with additional Shiraz planted across the 1990’s, Mataro \u0026amp; Viognier drawn from vines planted from 1984 to 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit was hand-picked, transferred across a sorting table and destemmed directly to the Yarra Yering half-tonne open-fermenters. As much whole berry as possible is retained to encourage perfume. A portion of fermenters had frozen Viognier skins added to the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was aged for 15 months in French oak barriques, 30% new before blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Southern Rhone Red Blend (Shiraz, Viognier, Marsanne \u0026amp; Tempranillo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Yarra Valley \/ Victoria \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: Hand-picked; sorted; destemmed to half-tonne open-fermenters; portion with frozen Viognier skins added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: 15 months in French oak barriques (30% new)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction Attributes: Oaked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Cork or screwcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52926792892779,"sku":"SK64883603","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/1998YarraYeringDryRedNo.2750ml.png?v=1780389273","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/1998-yarra-yering-dry-red-no-2-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}