Edition Noir Shiraz Viognier

"Lively bright ruby red colour. Mulberry, bitter herbs and pepper spice aromas. Bright red and blue fruits on entry then a damp herbal savoury note with a zip of acidity. Barely medium length, angular tannins and slight sweetness jangle on the finish." - Stuart Knox, The Real Review

• RegionCentral Ranges, New South Wales
• Vintage2023
• TypeRed Wine
• VarietyShiraz Viognier
• Variety Composition

  90% Shiraz
  10% Viognier

• Volume750ml
• Alcohol Volume14%
• pH

  3.5

• Standard Drinks8.3
• Acidity

  6.0g/L

• Residual Sugar

  1.5g/L

• ClosureScrewCap
• Bottling Date

  29/01/25

• Background

  Central Ranges - Warm temperate.

• Winemaking

  This vintage presented the rare opportunity to co-ferment Shiraz with 9% Viognier, enhancing balance and aromatic lift. The Shiraz from Cowra was rich and ripe, showcasing vibrant redcurrant fruit, while the Viognier, picked earlier, contributed freshness and structure. The result is a well-integrated, complex wine with lifted aromatics and a rounded mid-palate. The co-fermentation process brings depth and finesse, reinforcing why this style remains one of the most expressive and sought-after Rhône-inspired blends.

• Tasting Notes

  Intense purple and brick red hue. Notes of redcurrant, leather, black pepper, tobacco, and integrated French oak. Medium to full-bodied wine, with savoury tannins yet a spicy finish.

• Serving Temperature

  16°C

• Food Matches

  Roast beef.

• Cellaring

  Drink now or cellar.