Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano Ideal drinking 2022 to 2029

Ideal drinking 2022 to 2029

2022 was a high quality but low yielding season in the Yarra Valley

cassis and violets are woven together with notes of bay and tea leaf

41 hectares of Clos des Hospices dans Les Clos plus slightly smaller holdings in Valmur

Pibarnon’s distinctive 60:40 Mourvèdre and Cinsault blend was drawn from the estate’s stunning amphitheatre of terraces (or restanques) set amid the pine-covered hilltop of La Colline du Télégraphe

Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano Ideal drinking 2022 to 2029Deep dark red black core with a dark red hue. Sappy sour cherry like aromas are followed by graphite, black olive, stalky notes and spice. Showing much more fruit generosity than the nose, the palate is layered with delicious ripe cherry and red liquorice flavours. Elements of spicy plum, scorched earth and spicy dried herbs emerge on the back half. Polished yet sturdy tannins compliment nicely balanced fresh acidity. Excellent depth with a long