Yalumba
Distinguished Sites Hand Picked
Yalumba
Distinguished Sites Hand Picked
The Yalumba Hand Picked Shiraz Viognier is sourced entirely from the Eden Valley region. In 2015, three Shiraz vineyards stood out for their style and elegance and are the components of the blend.
Wine Production
We utilise the skins only of the Viognier grapes by first separating most of the juice from the Viognier skins and then fermenting the remaining “sloppy” skins with select parcels of Shiraz grapes. This method of using skins on their own provides us with another dimension of aroma and texture which helps increase the flavor and complexity of this alluring wine. We introduce whole bunch fermentation, approximately 10% for this vintage, which adds an extra degree of complexity and intrigue to the wine. After fermentation all batches are drained, pressed and then racked to barrel for maturation. Matured for 15 Months in 22% new French oak hogsheads and barriques, balance in one year and older French oak hogsheads and barriques.
Tasting Notes
Impressively aromatic and perfumed showing cranberry, raspberry, spices and violets. Fresh red fruits and a mouth watering acidity showcase the brightness and coolness of Eden Valley. The palate, medium in depth retains the texture and sweet fruits that come with co-fermenting with Viognier.
Food Pairing
Pair with pork belly with red cabbage, endive and walnut or Sicilian penne with roast tomatoes & eggplant.
The Yalumba Hand Picked Shiraz Viognier is sourced entirely from the Eden Valley region. In 2015, three Shiraz vineyards stood out for their style and elegance and are the components of the blend.
Wine Production
We utilise the skins only of the Viognier grapes by first separating most of the juice from the Viognier skins and then fermenting the remaining “sloppy” skins with select parcels of Shiraz grapes. This method of using skins on their own provides us with another dimension of aroma and texture which helps increase the flavor and complexity of this alluring wine. We introduce whole bunch fermentation, approximately 10% for this vintage, which adds an extra degree of complexity and intrigue to the wine. After fermentation all batches are drained, pressed and then racked to barrel for maturation. Matured for 15 Months in 22% new French oak hogsheads and barriques, balance in one year and older French oak hogsheads and barriques.
Tasting Notes
Impressively aromatic and perfumed showing cranberry, raspberry, spices and violets. Fresh red fruits and a mouth watering acidity showcase the brightness and coolness of Eden Valley. The palate, medium in depth retains the texture and sweet fruits that come with co-fermenting with Viognier.
Food Pairing
Pair with pork belly with red cabbage, endive and walnut or Sicilian penne with roast tomatoes & eggplant.
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About the Vineyard
The growing season for vintage 2015 began with consistent rainfall in the winter of 2014. Spring remained warmer and drier than average and the vines were off to a healthy start with bunch and berry size reduced. The reduced berry and crop size has produced grapes of great aromatics and flavor. It was a long and relatively mild summer with very few heat spikes and quite cool nights. These cool nights helped to retain the acidity and pristine fruit flavours we seek in our Shiraz based wines.
