Description
55% Grenache 45% Cinsault
Awards & Reviews
The wine show system needs a category named “Smashable”. Juicy, silky and slinky wines such as this Yelland & Papps Vin de Soif Rouge 2025 would make the judging process incredibly enjoyable and, dare I say, indecisive given the deliciousness on offer.
A blend of Grenache and Cinsault (55/45), the fruit is sourced from Vine Vale and Stone Well. Curiously, it’s called Rouge, but there’s no mention of such on the label, but we do know it’s a red wine…
Usually Mourvedre finds its way into the blend, but not this time, and I reckon I prefer it without. The Mourvedre brings an earthy and savoury presence, but I love the juicy red fruits and dancy disposition that this 2025 exudes.
I recall sitting at the kitchen bench with Michael and Susan back in 2020. I brought a bottle of McLaren Vale Cinsault to share, simply because the way this couple handle their wines would ensure such a delightful expression of the variety from their patch of Barossa dirt. And here we are. Only 55% to go. Maybe a 100% Cinsault is in the pipeline?
Back to this 2025 release… It expressed delightful springtime vibes and will take a chill in the warmer months, but it will also provide comfort on cooler nights. Fire pit nights and some meat on the coals are calling…
Dried red petals and a hint of violet perfume diffuse. An abundance of juicy raspberries, handfuls of blueberries and cranberries burst from the glass. Red apples are followed by a red apple crunch with a hum of barbecue rub spices. Admittedly, it’s hard to taste this wine without drinking a glass at a time, such is its gravitational pull. Those spices keep a consistent thread through the core. Above all, it makes a compelling and thrilling case as a tapas and barbecue wine. Smashable deluxe, if this was the house pour at your casa, well, you’re winning.
95/100 Qwine
A sprightly blend of 55/45% grenache/cinsault from Vine Vale, Marananga and Stone Well; 11% whole cluster and matured for nine months in seasoned French oak. Perky red plum, raspberry, red cherry and mulberry aromas with hints of Medina spice, blood orange, charcuterie, citrus blossom, crushed rock and maraschino cherry. Medium bodied, spacious and lively, with snappy red and dark fruits, bright acidity and just a touch of powdery tannin; this is just a gorgeous easy drinkin’ style.
93 points – Dave Brookes HALLIDAY
The drinkability of this cheeky little number from Y&P in 25 is ridiculous. Fresh, crunchy, red berry and amaro infused, Negroni and orange peel, raspberries and twiggy herbs. It floats across the palate with nimbleness and ease. It’s a great “drinker”. Delicious stuff.
94/100 points The Cellar Post Edward Ag
Grenache from the fine sands of Vine Vale and a small patch from Marananga. Cinsault from Stone Well. A small portion of whole-clusters, a modest maceration on skins. A nine-month chillax in old oak. Dried cherry and quandong, blood orange, raspberry. Snake-hipped and slippery, beautifully lively, with the gentlest tannin squeeze.
93 points The Australian Weekend Magazine Nick Ryan
Layton selected this wine among his top six wines on the day, noting “a nose of strawberry jam and kirschwasser, backed with hints of ripe cherry and pomegranate fruit – lifted and lovely. On the palate, a velvety spice line of thyme and soft white pepper emerges, alongside some good tannin and nice fruit weight. Maybe a little bit simpler than others in the line-up – but a great use of carbonic winemaking to create something that is straight-up approachable and smashable. Lovely drinking – perfect for 4pm any day of the week …”
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