{"product_id":"2011-yarra-yering-dry-red-no-1-750ml","title":"2011 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 1 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eFounded in 1969 by the late \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eDr Bailey Carrodus\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of Australia’s most revered wine estates — a pioneer of modern Yarra Valley viticulture. Today, under winemaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, the estate continues to craft wines of purity, poise, and longevity that honour its founder’s meticulous vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eWine Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"721\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eDry Red No. 1\u003c\/em\u003e is Yarra Yering’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eCabernet-based Bordeaux blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, typically composed of \u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eMalbec\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"880\"\u003ePetit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the estate’s most classically styled wine — structured, perfumed, and built to reward long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eThe fruit is sourced from the original Yarra Yering vineyard at Coldstream, planted in 1969. Its north-facing slopes and gravelly, free-draining soils yield low crops of intensely flavoured berries with vibrant acidity — key to the estate’s elegant, medium-bodied style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eSmall-batch fermentation in traditional open fermenters with hand plunging, followed by 18 months’ maturation in French oak barriques (around 40% new). The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve texture and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e2011 was one of the coolest and wettest vintages in Yarra Valley history — a season that demanded patience and precision in both vineyard and winery. For Yarra Yering, these conditions yielded Cabernet of striking aromatic lift, restrained power, and exceptional elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003e2011 Dry Red No. 1\u003c\/strong\u003e shows lifted aromas of cassis, redcurrant, cedar, and fresh herbs, underpinned by graphite, tobacco, and floral spice. The palate is finely etched — medium-bodied with red and black fruit purity, silky tannins, and a persistent mineral finish. A graceful, classically proportioned Yarra Valley Cabernet blend of remarkable refinement and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eRegion: Yarra Valley, Victoria\u003cbr data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eVarieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot\u003cbr data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eVintage: 2011\u003cbr data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eAlcohol: ~13%\u003cbr data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eMaturation: 18 months in French oak (approx. 40% new)\u003cbr data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eDrinking Window: Now – 2035+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003eA Vintage of Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eThe 2011 \u003cem data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eYarra Yering Dry Red No. 1\u003c\/em\u003e captures the finesse and restraint that define the estate’s greatest vintages. A wine of purity and grace — proof that true craftsmanship transcends even the most challenging seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736097649003,"sku":"SK45842392","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Yarra_Yering_Dry_Red_No._1_750ml.png?v=1780390111","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2011-yarra-yering-dry-red-no-1-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}