The Wines

2006 Barossa Valley Shiraz Viognier

The colour is a glossy deep red/black core with vibrant red hues. The nose is lifted and aromatic, displaying blueberry, black cherry, tar, floral notes of lavender with a mere hint of apricot marmalade. The palate is fresh, vibrant, powerful and elegant with sweet dark fruits flooding the palate. The wine is supremely balanced with wonderful length and persistence, finishing with soft, silky, sexy tannins. The wine has the structure and balance to be cellared for up to 10 years.

In 2006 we co-fermented Shiraz (95%) and Viognier (5%) to produce our first Shiraz Viognier. The Shiraz was sourced from the Kalleske Vineyard located at Kalimna, together with a tiny parcel of Viogner. The wine is currently maturing in seasoned French oak and will be bottled in early January 2008 for release later in 2008. Our 2006 Single Vineyard Shiraz comes from the same block at Koonunga. Currently maturing barrel, it will be bottled in January 2008 for release later in 2008.

Reviews

2006 Barossa Valley Shiraz Viognier - 91/100 - Jay Miller - Wine Advocate # 181 Feb 2009
"The enticing bouquet delivers notes of smoke, violet, spice box, game, and blueberry. This is followed by a full-bodied, layered, succulent wine with excellent depth and concentration, ab bit of structure, and a fruit filled finish. Cellar this pleasure-bent effort for 2-3 years and drink it from 2011 to 2020"

2006 Barossa Valley Shiraz Viognier - 91/100 - Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar - July / August 2008
Deep ruby. Powerfully scented, complex bouquet of cassis, blueberry, violet, baking spices and incense. Fresh and lively, with brisk dark berry flavors and silky texture. Very nicely balanced wine with impressive finishing lift and clarity. This will reward a few years in the cellar but it’s already delicious.

2006 Barossa Valley Shiraz Viognier - 90/100 - James Halliday - 2009 Australian Wine Companion
"Good concentration, and quite lifted; dark and dense on the palate, with ample chewy tannins. Screwcap.14.5% alc. Drink to 2016. Drink to 2016"