Yelland & Papps Second Take Shiraz 2017
Ramping things up a gear or 3 here: 73% whole bunch into the wild ferment. 14 days on skins before 8 months into French oak, 28% of it new. Friendly […]
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Yelland & Papps Second Take Grenache 2017
Yelland and Papps have produced arguably some of the most informative labels with their “Second Take” series. Definitely things to consider. This vintage sees 64% Whole Bunch (all the berries […]
Yelland & Papps Second Take Mataro 2017
Toning things down from the 2016 with (only) 67% whole bunch and only 17% new French oak. Still unfiltered and unfined. Yelland & Papps, Second Take, Mataro, Barossa Valley, 2017 Sandy […]
Yelland & Papps Second Take Roussanne 2017
Basket pressed into 100% Old French Oak. Wild ferment and 9 months maturation with bâtonnage (lees stirring). Bottled unfiltered. Vegan friendly. The label advises to mix before drinking, like a good […]
Yelland & Papps Second Take Vermentino 2017
Yelland and Papps here have a “second take” here at Vermentino, rather than the bright traditional style they have with their other label. 231 days on skins before pressing. Wild ferment. […]
Yelland & Papps Vermentino 2017
Hard to believe there was only 89 tonnes of Vermentino crushed in the Barossa zone in 2017, but with a price rise of 4%, the future is rosy. Or golden. […]
Yelland & Papps BB Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Always like reading the blackboard labels from Y&P: Informative and educational: that’s how we like our wine! Yelland & Papps, BB, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, 2016 Rich aromas of juice […]
Yelland & Papps Sete Di Vino 2016
Sete Di Vino roughly translates from Italian as “Thirst for wine.” Made from a blend of Primitivo (Zinfandel) and Barbera. Wild ferment and 17 months in old French oak. Yelland […]
Yelland & Papps Devote Sparkling Vermentino 2016
Sparkling Vermentino? Why not!? The Y&P team continue to challenge the dominant paradigms with quality products. “Methode Traditionelle” and crown seal. Yelland & Papps, Devote, Sparkling, Vermentino, Barossa Valley, 2016 […]
Yelland & Papps Pinot Blanc 2017
Love the “chalkboard” approach to the label, plenty to read and informative! Michael Papps and Susan Yelland keep it fun but with quality first and foremost. Yelland & Papps, Pinot […]
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