Yalumba

The Y Series Shiraz Viognier

8.6400 ratings
8.89 pro ratings
South Australia, 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
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2018 | Nice fruit in smell and taste, quaffable wine that I paired with a Cantonese venison beef with mango

Vintage 2018 | Nice fruit in smell and taste, quaffable wine that I paired with a Cantonese venison beef with mango

Dec 20th, 2020
Adam Moore

Watch out Napa. Watch out France. Watch out Tuscany. Australia has arrived on the scene. This exotic red from Oceania has the ‘roos hopping. Fruit on the front, spicy on the back. Hint of crustacean in the middle. Pairs excellent with a fresh Bloomin’ Onion when you’re out of Fosters. Always have one or two on hand for rugby Sunday’s.

Watch out Napa. Watch out France. Watch out Tuscany. Australia has arrived on the scene. This exotic red from Oceania has the ‘roos hopping. Fruit on the front, spicy on the back. Hint of crustacean in the middle. Pairs excellent with a fresh Bloomin’ Onion when you’re out of Fosters. Always have one or two on hand for rugby Sunday’s.

2 people found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2017
Jace Frenzy

One of my absolute favorite value wines. I always have 2 or 3 of these in my rack. Great right out of the bottle with tart red and black fruits and white pepper notes. After an hour or so, it opens up with more complex and bold spice, ripe cherry and dark fruits and chocolate. Medium body, medium+ acid. Medium+ tannic short finish. Great wine overall, not just for the price.

One of my absolute favorite value wines. I always have 2 or 3 of these in my rack. Great right out of the bottle with tart red and black fruits and white pepper notes. After an hour or so, it opens up with more complex and bold spice, ripe cherry and dark fruits and chocolate. Medium body, medium+ acid. Medium+ tannic short finish. Great wine overall, not just for the price.

2 people found it helpfulJan 24th, 2015
Sean Grullon

Jammy on the nose with ripe dark fruits (Plums, blueberry, etc) , hints of underbrush (possibly not de-stemmed) black pepper and some floral notes. Jammy on the palate with smooth tannins, but falls short on the finish. Well-balanced Alchohol for an Aussie Shiraz; not a bad value.

Jammy on the nose with ripe dark fruits (Plums, blueberry, etc) , hints of underbrush (possibly not de-stemmed) black pepper and some floral notes. Jammy on the palate with smooth tannins, but falls short on the finish. Well-balanced Alchohol for an Aussie Shiraz; not a bad value.

2 people found it helpfulOct 26th, 2014
Dan Murphy

Territory Manager for Anvil Wine Company

9.1

Dark fruit, charcuterie, black pepper and 14 abv

Dark fruit, charcuterie, black pepper and 14 abv

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2017
Kim Heniadis

Alcohol on the nose. Notes of strawberry. Smoky bacon. Smooth tannins. Fast acidic finish.

Alcohol on the nose. Notes of strawberry. Smoky bacon. Smooth tannins. Fast acidic finish.

1 person found it helpfulNov 1st, 2014
Nicholas Franklin

Fruit forward, touch of leather from the Syrah. Even at 4% the Viognier is powerful--very perfume-y and ripe at first, blows off some on day 2. Not very structured. Okay for the price.

Fruit forward, touch of leather from the Syrah. Even at 4% the Viognier is powerful--very perfume-y and ripe at first, blows off some on day 2. Not very structured. Okay for the price.

Mar 12th, 2015
Matt Sterr

Jammy, fruity nose with a hint of eucalyptus. Dry and soft on the palate. Medium bodied if a tad flabby.

Jammy, fruity nose with a hint of eucalyptus. Dry and soft on the palate. Medium bodied if a tad flabby.

Feb 4th, 2015
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.1

Super jammy and fruit forward, doesn't need food. Aromatic from Viognier...cheap and yummy

Super jammy and fruit forward, doesn't need food. Aromatic from Viognier...cheap and yummy

Jul 8th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

This is a blend of Viognier only 4% which is similar to what you find in cote rotie

This is a blend of Viognier only 4% which is similar to what you find in cote rotie

May 7th, 2014