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Canberra District Shiraz Viognier

9.011 ratings
9.24 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

A gorgeous perfume and palate - just a gorgeous wine. The Viognier giving a noticeable apricot note together with dried black cherry and a touch of cinnamon. Medium to full bodied finishing with supple tannins. This has been the benchmark for Shiraz Viognier in Australia for as long as I can remember.

A gorgeous perfume and palate - just a gorgeous wine. The Viognier giving a noticeable apricot note together with dried black cherry and a touch of cinnamon. Medium to full bodied finishing with supple tannins. This has been the benchmark for Shiraz Viognier in Australia for as long as I can remember.

Jul 29th, 2023
Bob McDonald

Certainly one of Australia's top reds. This is the 2008. Had a glass of the 2012 in a restaurant last night which was excellent. This is also excellent with that beguiling hint of apricot on the nose. Medium weight with White pepper and Northern Rhone spice as usual. Perfect accompaniment to lamb chops. 18.

Certainly one of Australia's top reds. This is the 2008. Had a glass of the 2012 in a restaurant last night which was excellent. This is also excellent with that beguiling hint of apricot on the nose. Medium weight with White pepper and Northern Rhone spice as usual. Perfect accompaniment to lamb chops. 18.

Feb 27th, 2015
Barry Walsh

2008 Vintage. A great example of top flight Aussie winemaking. Very perfumed nose with juicy, but restrained fruit. Nice white pepper on the finish. Classy!

2008 Vintage. A great example of top flight Aussie winemaking. Very perfumed nose with juicy, but restrained fruit. Nice white pepper on the finish. Classy!

Dec 24th, 2014
Ian Burrows

Intense and powerful Shiraz with a really elegant side. Sure, it has jammy cherry and blackberry notes, accompanied by eucalyptus/mint but this wine although full bodied is immensely light footed due to beautifully balanced acidity. Very enjoyable, very vibrant.

Intense and powerful Shiraz with a really elegant side. Sure, it has jammy cherry and blackberry notes, accompanied by eucalyptus/mint but this wine although full bodied is immensely light footed due to beautifully balanced acidity. Very enjoyable, very vibrant.

Oct 17th, 2015
Georgina McDonald

Medium bodied yet once open, finishes quite light on the palate for a Shiraz. A beautiful nose complete of orange blossom perfume and bright apricots. Intriguing, attractive and versatile for all meals.

Medium bodied yet once open, finishes quite light on the palate for a Shiraz. A beautiful nose complete of orange blossom perfume and bright apricots. Intriguing, attractive and versatile for all meals.

Feb 27th, 2015
Sarah Norris

A special red for a special group of people.

A special red for a special group of people.

Feb 3rd, 2013
Jeff Lonsdale

Tasted like a grenache?

Tasted like a grenache?

Jul 29th, 2012
Monro Wine

Monro had this 8 years ago

Monro had this 8 years ago

Sep 3rd, 2016
Ryan Zahara

Ryan had this 8 years ago

Ryan had this 8 years ago

Nov 6th, 2015
Mary Ann Givens

Mary Ann had this 10 years ago

Mary Ann had this 10 years ago

Nov 22nd, 2013