“Yarra Yering’s Underhill will leave you smitten by the indulgent sweetness of its fruit.” - Jancis Robinson

What a stunning aroma! It’s a heady cocktail of pummelled plums (ouch!), violets, grenadine, baking spices and yet more plums, those gorgeously scented Victoria plums, which is fitting, given where this wine comes from. It’s an extraordinary cornucopia of aromatic wonders and the palate isn’t too shabby either, showing an elegance and a translucency of flavour that is quite European in terms of weight and fragility (think Northern Rhone meets Margaux). It’s 100% Shiraz sourced from an unirrigated block planted in 1973. Watch out for a bit of natural sediment, so either decant or pour the last drops carefully. 13% alc. Drink now-2034.

Press review:

The Wine Companion: “Hand-picked from a 3.2ha block planted in 1973, whole berries fermented in half-tonne fermenters with stalk baskets, some batches with 20% whole bunches, one batch with 100%, matured for 12 months in French puncheons (30% new). Bright, deep colour; right from the outset, very different to the other wines in the release, with more spring in its step, more stalky/spice flavours behind black fruits, peppery notes inlaid into the broader mosaic of a constantly changing colour.” 96 points

Vinous: “Dark violet. Powerful aromas of blackberry, cherry preserves, succulent flowers, olive paste and exotic spices pick up a hint of smokiness with air. Smooth and expansive on the palate, offering spice- and mineral-accented black and blue fruit and candied violet flavors and a touch of licorice. Finishes on a repeating floral note, with impressive energy and smooth, well-knit tannins. Drink now-2035.” 94 points