Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz 2024

97 POINTS

Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion

From a shiraz vineyard planted in '73 adjacent to Yarra Yering. 10% whole bunches and matured mainly in large format oak (15% new). A deep, bright crimson. A brooding version of this bona fide Yarra classic. Aromas of boysenberry, blackcurrant, black pepper and lifted spice. On the palate this is compact and tightly coiled, just waiting to release its energy. A very good wine in the making that will clearly reward up to 15 years, if not longer, in the cellar.

95 POINTS

Erin Larkin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2024 Underhill Shiraz leads with red apple and licorice, pomegranate molasses, raspberry seed and blood plum. The tannins are finely wrought and pervasive, and they carry through delicate fruit across the palate and through to the lingering finish. While this wine ages elegantly, I love it for its vibrancy and levity on release. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

90 POINTS

Angus Hughson - Winepilot

The 2024 Underhill Shiraz is a finer style but well composed with perfumed aromas of spiced meat, mulberry and dried herbs. Al-dente tannins hold well in a mid-weight style that tightens up on the finish. A little tight right but its past pedigree suggests this wine will show better with some time in bottle.