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Back to winesView a PDF of this page2006 Shiraz Viognier Wine Notes Wine NotesRegion: Hunter Valley Background: Meerea Park was the first winery to release this blend from the Hunter Valley. Shiraz Viognier is the blend produced in France’s Cote Rotie Appellation in the Northern Rhoné Valley. Fruit Source: Viognier and Shiraz from the ‘Lindsay Hill’ vineyard near Denman and Shiraz from a mature vineyard in Pokolbin sited on red basalt soil. Fermentation & Maturation: Viognier fruit and pressings were added to the shiraz parcels and allowed to co-ferment in a closed tank. The 2006 cuvee consists of 95% Shiraz and 5% Viognier and was matured for 16 months in French oak barriques and Hogsheads, 10% of which were new. Winemakers Comments: The fourth in a row, 2006 was a hot dry vintage that severely reduced yields. The upside was perfectly ripe fruit with great varietal definition. Co-fermentation again has proved it is the best method by far for making Shiraz Viognier. Deep crimson in colour, the nose is lifted and perfumed by the Viognier. The palate, although medium bodied, is well rounded showing plum and blackberry fruit characters and a great persistence of flavour. The tannins are soft and supple and in harmony with the fruit. This wine is drinking well now. Cellaring: Short to medium term. What the experts say
“Strong colour. Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, earth, chocolate and light vanilla oak. There is a bit of floral perfume from the viognier but nothing distracting. It’s medium bodied with earthy blackberry and dark cherry fruit and has quite strong grainy tannins rippling through the palate. Minimal oak influence with clean slightly crunchy acidity and good length of flavour. Showed no signs of tiring after being open for a couple of days. Yet another vintage delivering outstanding value and great drinking”. Rated: 91 points.
Gary Walsh - Winorama - www.winorama.com.au
“This is excellent value too - even if I prefer the straight shiraz. There's a sweet aniseed-like flavour to its cherry-plummed core, the Hunter's natural earthiness lessened by the wine's apricotty lilt. For less than twenty bucks it drinks beautifully though, and better value is hard to find. Drink: 2007-2012. 90 points”.
Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front - October 2007 |
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