2021 Shiraz Viognier

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 
95 Points - 2026 Halliday Wine Companion