SHIRAZ VIOGNIER 2017

$55.00 inc. GST

Blackberries and cherries on the palate with fine tannins and a touch of pepper and spice.
The Shiraz Viognier blend is well-established in Australia and particularly the Canberra District where it has acquired legendary status. And rightfully so. It seems an unlikely pairing—a red and white grape—but it is in fact a perfect match with Viognier increasing the fragrance and complexity of the final wine. 
Vintage notes
We selected our furthest western block of Shiraz for this blend due to the fruit’s intense flavour. A cold soak prior to fermentation and the inclusion of 30% whole bunches in the ferment ensured maximum colour and flavour extraction. Co-fermented  with 4% viognier (also grown at the Vintner’s vineyard). The wine was plunged daily by hand to extract maximum flavour and colour from the skins. The grapes were pressed in our stainless steel basket press to a mixture of old and new French oak barrels and allowed to mature for 12 months. 

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Blackberries and cherries on the palate with fine tannins and a touch of pepper and spice.

The Shiraz Viognier blend is well-established in Australia and particularly the Canberra District where it has acquired legendary status. And rightfully so. It seems an unlikely pairing—a red and white grape—but it is in fact a perfect match with Viognier increasing the fragrance and complexity of the final wine. 

Vintage notes

We selected our furthest western block of Shiraz for this blend due to the fruit’s intense flavour. A cold soak prior to fermentation and the inclusion of 30% whole bunches in the ferment ensured maximum colour and flavour extraction. Co-fermented  with 4% viognier (also grown at the Vintner’s vineyard). The wine was plunged daily by hand to extract maximum flavour and colour from the skins. The grapes were pressed in our stainless steel basket press to a mixture of old and new French oak barrels and allowed to mature for 12 months. 

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6-pack: $55.00 / bottle

12-pack: $55.00 / bottle

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All prices shown below are per bottle.

Mixed 6 pack: $44.00

Red Wine 6 pack: $44.00

White Wine 6 pack: $44.00

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2037

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