Just a touch (2%) Viognier keeps this Shiraz shockingly elegant and giving of florality (sensual!), while the rich red fruit, black olive and green peppercorn add a touch of brawn and breadth to the slightly textured but surprisingly ripe tannins, leading into blueberries and (again) ripe but lifted finish. Well done, cool-climate Aussie wines!
Just a touch (2%) Viognier keeps this Shiraz shockingly elegant and giving of florality (sensual!), while the rich red fruit, black olive and green peppercorn add a touch of brawn and breadth to the slightly textured but surprisingly ripe tannins, leading into blueberries and (again) ripe but lifted finish. Well done, cool-climate Aussie wines!
Apr 19th, 2024
Medium-bodied Shiraz with a little Viognier, this is now the 4th vintage of this wine I’ve tried (2017, 2018, 2019 and now 2020), and the prior vintages were vibrant and solid, this is just really ordinary (and frankly disappointing). @Bob McDonald, was 2020 an ordinary vintage in Yarra Valley, or ???
Medium-bodied Shiraz with a little Viognier, this is now the 4th vintage of this wine I’ve tried (2017, 2018, 2019 and now 2020), and the prior vintages were vibrant and solid, this is just really ordinary (and frankly disappointing). @Bob McDonald, was 2020 an ordinary vintage in Yarra Valley, or ???
Jul 26th, 2026Still a solid cool climate Shiraz-Viognier blend, I’ve enjoyed this cuvée now in multiple vintages, a good pop-n-pour red!
Still a solid cool climate Shiraz-Viognier blend, I’ve enjoyed this cuvée now in multiple vintages, a good pop-n-pour red!
Jun 3rd, 2026Lovely dark purple color, the Shiraz is black pepper and spice, with a quite tannic profile, the Viognier provides some lovely floral notes and acidity, longish finish, should easily improve for 2-4 more years.
Lovely dark purple color, the Shiraz is black pepper and spice, with a quite tannic profile, the Viognier provides some lovely floral notes and acidity, longish finish, should easily improve for 2-4 more years.
Nov 21st, 2025
Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia
