Yarra Yering Carrodus Shiraz

Yarra Yering’s rare and exceptional Carrodus Shiraz represents the pinnacle of cool-climate winemaking and visionary craft. Deeply perfumed and profoundly structured, it intertwines black fruits, spice and graphite-mineral notes with effortless grace. A wine of immense depth, poise and longevity—crafted for the most discerning collectors and connoisseurs.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Inky crimson in hue, the bouquet reveals violet perfume, black plum and fragrant blueberry lifted by savoury cured meats and graphite. The palate flows with rich black fruits, liquorice and slatey minerality, supported by velvety tannins and restrained oak. An elegant cool-climate tension drives a lingering, ultra-refined finish of breathtaking persistence.

Key Details

• Winery: Yarra Yering
• Grape: 100% Shiraz
• Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia
• Vintage: 2018
• ABV: 14%
• Volume: 750ml
• Other: Limited release; Hand-picked fruit; Matured in French oak

Craftsmanship & Story

Named in tribute to Yarra Yering’s founder, Dr Bailey Carrodus, this wine embodies a visionary legacy that revived fine winemaking in the Yarra Valley. Fruit is sourced from the estate’s oldest, low-yielding vines, grown on the silty loams of the Warramate Hills. Hand-tended, fermented in traditional small open fermenters and aged in French barriques, it reflects precision, intellect and artistry in every sip.

Special Features

Produced only in the finest vintages and in minuscule quantities, Carrodus Shiraz stands as one of Australia’s most collectible wines. Cool-climate fruit and detailed winemaking create a fusion of concentration and restraint, where power meets grace. Its graphite minerality, floral lift and seamless tannins ensure extraordinary cellaring potential—decades of evolution await.

Recognition & Accolades

Lauded by leading critics as one of the greatest Shirazes ever produced in Australia:

• 99/100 Points – Huon Hooke (2018 vintage)
• 97/100 Points – Halliday Wine Companion (2018 vintage)
• 5 Stars & Top Rank – The Real Review (2018 vintage)
• Gold – 2021 Global Fine Wine Challenge (2018 vintage)
• 89/100 Points – The Wine Front (2018 vintage)
• 92/100 Points – Jeremy Oliver (2016 vintage)

Such acclaim confirms Carrodus Shiraz as a benchmark for Australian fine wine—intense, intellectual and impeccably balanced.

Food Pairings

This exquisite Shiraz deserves cuisine of equal refinement. Its layered structure and graphite minerality elevate rich, savoury dishes—think slow-roasted lamb shoulder, venison loin, or pepper-crusted beef fillet. The wine’s cool-climate tension complements truffle risotto, duck confit, or wild mushroom ragù. For cheese, choose mellow blue or mature cheddar to mirror its creamy texture and spicy depth. Decant for at least two hours before serving to reveal its breathtaking complexity.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

An icon of elegance and heritage, Carrodus Shiraz is a masterpiece for collectors and connoisseurs alike. Ideal for milestone celebrations, prestigious gifts, or cellaring, it embodies the harmony of intellect and passion that defines Yarra Yering—crafted to endure and to inspire.

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