Initially oak aromas which blew off. Indian spices - more savoury than fruity. Balanced. More than a nod to the Northern Rhone in its structure and tasting profile. A trace of white pepper. Always the best Shiraz Viognier in Australia from Murrumbateman near Canberra. Understated yet delicious. Superb. Perhaps not as spicy fragrant as the really great Clonakilla Shiraz Viogniers of earlier years but with a very long life ahead, like up to 2040 who knows how good the perfume will be then?
Initially oak aromas which blew off. Indian spices - more savoury than fruity. Balanced. More than a nod to the Northern Rhone in its structure and tasting profile. A trace of white pepper. Always the best Shiraz Viognier in Australia from Murrumbateman near Canberra. Understated yet delicious. Superb. Perhaps not as spicy fragrant as the really great Clonakilla Shiraz Viogniers of earlier years but with a very long life ahead, like up to 2040 who knows how good the perfume will be then?
Aug 8th, 2024
Vintage 2013 surprise for me, blind tasted: supple, great balance, morellocherries, nice acidity
Vintage 2013 surprise for me, blind tasted: supple, great balance, morellocherries, nice acidity
Mar 30th, 2019
Like great Cote Rotie- one of the best Shiraz I have ever tasted.
Like great Cote Rotie- one of the best Shiraz I have ever tasted.
2 people found it helpfulDec 30th, 2014Vintage 2013 - rich, smooth, tobacco
Vintage 2013 - rich, smooth, tobacco
Feb 21st, 2017
White pepper for days :)
Jun 3rd, 20165% Viognier Apricot perfume.
A touch of spicy oak.
5% Viognier Apricot perfume.
A touch of spicy oak.
Aug 25th, 2015
Beautiful peppery, floral, exquisite.
Beautiful peppery, floral, exquisite.
Oct 12th, 2014
Viognier just 5% but blowing my nose. Kicks on in the back third on a wave of acid/tannin structure.
Viognier just 5% but blowing my nose. Kicks on in the back third on a wave of acid/tannin structure.
Oct 1st, 2014
Spice, wood, tannins perfectly balanced. Cherry ripe for opening 2013 vintage. Had with meatballs, can't think of anything better to complete the meal
Spice, wood, tannins perfectly balanced. Cherry ripe for opening 2013 vintage. Had with meatballs, can't think of anything better to complete the meal
Nov 28th, 2020
Canberra District, Southern New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia
