Yelland & Papps Masters Drinkability with Barossa Vin de Soif Range
In a review for The Weekend Australian Magazine, wine critic Nick Ryan highlights Yelland & Papps for successfully mastering the concept of 'drinkability' through their new 'Vin de Soif' range. Drawing on the French term for 'wine for thirst,' winemakers Susan Yelland and Michael Papps have created three 2025 vintages that prioritize immediate enjoyment over long-term cellaring or opulent complexity. The article details how these wines, including a Blanc, Grenache Cinsault, and Shiraz, are crafted with earlier picking times and minimal use of old oak to retain regional typicity while offering a lighter, more refined profile than typical Barossa Valley stereotypes. Ryan praises the winemakers for avoiding clumsy manipulation, instead using smart techniques to produce wines with lively acidity and fine textures. Each wine is priced at $36 and received high scores of 93 to 94 points. The review positions this range as a successful commercial and artistic endeavor that balances authentic Barossa character with an approachable, old-world execution style, making them ideal for casual consumption rather than reverent contemplation.
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Yelland & Papps Masters Drinkability with Barossa Vin de Soif Range
In a review for The Weekend Australian Magazine, wine critic Nick Ryan highlights Yelland & Papps for successfully mastering the concept of 'drinkability' through their new 'Vin de Soif' range. Drawing on the French term for 'wine for thirst,' winemakers Susan Yelland and Michael Papps have created three 2025 vintages that prioritize immediate enjoyment over long-term cellaring or opulent complexity. The article details how these wines, including a Blanc, Grenache Cinsault, and Shiraz, are crafted with earlier picking times and minimal use of old oak to retain regional typicity while offering a lighter, more refined profile than typical Barossa Valley stereotypes. Ryan praises the winemakers for avoiding clumsy manipulation, instead using smart techniques to produce wines with lively acidity and fine textures. Each wine is priced at $36 and received high scores of 93 to 94 points. The review positions this range as a successful commercial and artistic endeavor that balances authentic Barossa character with an approachable, old-world execution style, making them ideal for casual consumption rather than reverent contemplation.
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