Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz

Yarra Yering’s Underhill Shiraz is a benchmark cool-climate expression, crafted from a single 1973-planted vineyard on the Warramate slopes. Fragrant, silky and poised, it balances dark cherry and red plum fruit with savoury spice and cured-meat nuances. Finely structured and effortlessly graceful, it’s a masterclass in elegance and restraint from one of Australia’s most revered estates.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Perfumed with dark cherries, red plums and subtle spice, Underhill reveals an aromatic lift of cured meats and cracked pepper. The palate is medium-bodied yet vibrant, showing whole-berry suppleness and silky texture. Finely boned tannins and a touch of oak char shape the finish, leaving a lingering impression of cool-climate refinement and mineral tension.

Key Details

• Winery: Yarra Yering
• Grape: Shiraz
• Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia
• Vintage: 2017
• ABV: 13%
• Volume: 750ml
• Vineyard: Single-block Shiraz planted 1973

Craftsmanship & Story

Underhill takes its name from the single vineyard that lies just below the original Yarra Yering plantings, acquired in 1988. These old vines thrive in the cool Yarra Valley climate, producing fruit of natural intensity and aromatic finesse. Hand-harvested, fermented in small open pots with whole-berry inclusion, and aged in fine-grained French oak, the wine captures the precision, perfume and elegance that define winemaker Sarah Crowe’s touch.

Special Features

This is cool-climate Shiraz at its most refined — medium-bodied, spice-laced and beautifully textured. Whole-berry fermentation lends purity and plushness, while the vineyard’s unique clone and clay soils bring depth and savoury nuance. Underhill is a timeless expression of the Yarra’s northern Rhône inspiration, crafted for long-lived elegance.

Recognition & Accolades

Universally acclaimed as one of the Yarra Valley’s most polished and complex Shiraz's:

• 97/100 Points – James Halliday Wine Companion (2017 vintage)
• 96+/100 Points – Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (2017 vintage)
• 96/100 Points – The Wine Front (2017 vintage)
• 96/100 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2017 vintage)
• 96/100 Points – Gourmet Traveller WINE (2017 vintage)
• 95/100 Points – James Suckling (2017 vintage)
• Silver – Yarra Valley Wine Show (2018)

These accolades affirm Underhill’s standing as a true cool-climate icon — layered, refined and profoundly expressive.

Food Pairings

Elegant and medium-bodied, Underhill pairs beautifully with refined, savoury dishes that echo its cool-climate spice and supple texture. Try roasted lamb rack with olive tapenade, grilled duck breast with cherry reduction, or slow-cooked beef with wild mushrooms. For a vegetarian match, a truffled mushroom risotto or eggplant parmigiana brings earthy depth. Mature alpine or washed-rind cheeses complement its fine tannins and lingering peppery finish, while its freshness makes it superb with seasonal herbs and roasted root vegetables.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Underhill Shiraz embodies the sophistication of the Yarra Valley — elegant, expressive and age-worthy. A superb choice for collectors or as a distinguished gift, it captures the precision and artistry that define Yarra Yering’s cool-climate legacy.

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