Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano An intense and rich nose

An intense and rich nose with notes of dried fruit (almonds and hazelnuts) as well as toasted or grilled aromas

The juice fermented in a mixture of 600 litre demi-muids and 228 litre barriques

Fred Lafarge and Chantal (Vial) Lafarge have established a small domaine of 4 hectares in Beaujolais

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

the Stratford Vineyard just north of Nagambie as well as the Mitchelton vineyard

Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano An intense and rich noseDeep 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