Willunga 100 Shiraz Viognier
A complex red wine with enticing florals, dark plum, spice, and a savoury finish
Willunga 100 Shiraz Viognier from McLaren Vale, Australia, is a captivating still red wine. This dry blend of Shiraz and Viognier offers a complex and enticing nose with florals, spice, and savoury notes. The Shiraz provides a solid core of dark plum and black cherry, complemented by Viognier's brightness and loads of spice. Vinified with Shiraz fermented on skins in open fermenters, with 50% aged in third-use French oak, and Viognier fermented separately before blending, it culminates in fine-grained tannins and a moreish savoury edge. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, game, or mature hard cheeses.
75.0CL , 14.5% ABV , Vintage: 2021
Vinification
The Shiraz was fermented on skins for seven days in open fermenters before being basket-pressed to stainless steel tanks for the remainder of primary fermentation. Once fermented to dryness, 50% of the wine was racked to third-use French oak hogsheads, the remainder to tank where it underwent malolactic fermentation and was then aged for 10 months. The Viognier was fermented separately and blended with the Shiraz prior to bottling to add fragrance and lift.
Flavour profile
This captivating red wine offers a complex and enticing nose, revealing delicate florals, vibrant spice, and intriguing savoury notes. The palate is driven by dark plum and black cherry from the Shiraz, beautifully brightened by the Viognier, culminating in fine-grained tannins and a moreish savoury finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for an hour to enhance its complex aromas and flavours.