Yering Station 1999 Shiraz (Yarra Valley)

Country: Australia /
Variety: Shiraz Victoria
Winery: Yering Station / Yarra Valley

The Yarra Valley’s relatively cool climate really shows through in this wine’s smoky, herbal nuances, which sometimes threaten to take over from the primary cherry fruit. It’s lean, more in the Rhône style, and finishes with tart cherries and hints of meaty portobello mushrooms. —J.C.