Ravensworth

Canberra District Shiraz Viognier

9.27 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Canberra District, Southern New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia
Shiraz, Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

See previous notes for this Cuvée - a Shiraz Viognier from the ACT made by Bryan Martin who is the winemaker at the nearby and famous Clonakilla, for Tim Kirk. Pepper and Spice with Charcuterie - in fact like a junior version of Clonakilla. Interestingly the large label has pencil images of charcuterie in a butcher’s shop. Also excellent QPR. My last bottle.

See previous notes for this Cuvée - a Shiraz Viognier from the ACT made by Bryan Martin who is the winemaker at the nearby and famous Clonakilla, for Tim Kirk. Pepper and Spice with Charcuterie - in fact like a junior version of Clonakilla. Interestingly the large label has pencil images of charcuterie in a butcher’s shop. Also excellent QPR. My last bottle.

Apr 25th, 2024
Bob McDonald

Brief notes. Meaty aromas - very savoury. See previous notes re this being Bryan Martin’s private venture while still working at Clonakilla with their Shiraz Viognier being the benchmark in the country. Love this Northern Rhone style wine. I was expecting pepper but got more spice and charcuterie.

Brief notes. Meaty aromas - very savoury. See previous notes re this being Bryan Martin’s private venture while still working at Clonakilla with their Shiraz Viognier being the benchmark in the country. Love this Northern Rhone style wine. I was expecting pepper but got more spice and charcuterie.

Sep 25th, 2022
Bob McDonald

Ravensworth is the private venture of Bryan Martin who is the winemaker together with Tim Kirk, at the nearby and famous Clonakilla - arguably the benchmark for Shiraz Viognier in Australia. Wonderful spicy scents together with a floral note from the Viognier. Medium weight with meaty, savoury spicy flavours on the palate. My kind of Shiraz blend and in the frame of Clonakilla with better QPR.

Ravensworth is the private venture of Bryan Martin who is the winemaker together with Tim Kirk, at the nearby and famous Clonakilla - arguably the benchmark for Shiraz Viognier in Australia. Wonderful spicy scents together with a floral note from the Viognier. Medium weight with meaty, savoury spicy flavours on the palate. My kind of Shiraz blend and in the frame of Clonakilla with better QPR.

Sep 2nd, 2021
Scott Taddeo

Red fruits, high toned florals, spice, slightly smoky and super herbal with no noticeable oak. Doesn't flirt with northern Rhone, but is its own thing all together. The medium bodied palate is complimented with gorgeous satin like tannins met with thunderous fruit intensity

Red fruits, high toned florals, spice, slightly smoky and super herbal with no noticeable oak. Doesn't flirt with northern Rhone, but is its own thing all together. The medium bodied palate is complimented with gorgeous satin like tannins met with thunderous fruit intensity

1 person found it helpfulJun 26th, 2016
Bob McDonald

Mid to deep Ruby. Notes dried meats and spices with hints of vanilla oak. Made by Bryan Martin who is also the assistant wine maker at Clonakilla so, obviously knows a thing or two about premium Shiraz Viognier! Great that Tim Kirk lets Bryan do his own thing on the side. This a very good wine at a great price.

Mid to deep Ruby. Notes dried meats and spices with hints of vanilla oak. Made by Bryan Martin who is also the assistant wine maker at Clonakilla so, obviously knows a thing or two about premium Shiraz Viognier! Great that Tim Kirk lets Bryan do his own thing on the side. This a very good wine at a great price.

Sep 14th, 2016
Brash Higgins

Superbly slick, polished with high acid and a touch of canned peaches wriggling around amidst the black fruits

Superbly slick, polished with high acid and a touch of canned peaches wriggling around amidst the black fruits

Aug 27th, 2016
Aaron Tan

Aaron had this 8 years ago

Aaron had this 8 years ago

Jul 1st, 2016