TASTING NOTES
Deep red colour with blue tinges. With 4.5% viognier added at the crusher, this co-fermentation begins with a broody, layered nose - bright, sweet raspberries alongside brambly fruit especially ripe blackberries and savoury aromas of olive tapenade and a lick of toasted vanilla oak.
The palate is similarly rich, with a concentrated core of red fruits - raspberries, cherry and a hint of blackberry alongside pepper, tapenade, aniseed and vanilla spice oak. The tannins are rich and mouthcoating - leading to a persistent and long finish. An outstanding wine from the beginning of 3 cool(er) vintages – the first vintage in our new winery.
FOOD MATCH
Beef bourguignon or a delicious steak. Venison would also pair very nicely.
CELLARING
At the beginning of a long life - the 2021 Shiraz Viognier can easily age for 15+ years.
ACCOLADES
Halliday Wine Companion - 95 Points
James Suckling - 95 Points
'Black-fruited aromas of blackcurrants, black olive tapenade, cured beef, licorice, lilacs, roasted earth and cedar. The palate is full-bodied, with a bold yet refined structure and a textural mouthfeel, supported by balanced acidity that carries into an earthy, spicy and herbaceous finish. Mineral and ferric notes add lift and perfume. A very good Heathcote shiraz.'
