This brilliant cool climate Shiraz blend is executed in great fashion by the team at Yering. Amongst other offerings comprised of the same blend, the 'Village' Shiraz Viognier balances quality with value.
Deep purply black in colour, black pepper and spice intermingled with chocolate and dark fruit hits the nose. The Shiraz component (95%) brings rich plum flavours with hints of liquorice, whilst the Viognier gives it a bit of a lift. Tannins are firm but supple and provide good length to the finish.
This is most definitely one for the cellar, especially at under $20 a bottle! Pair it with Roasted beef or Lamb Moussaka.
ACCOLADES FOR 08’ VINTAGE:
James Halliday: 93 Bright crimson-purple; has many of the trademarks of the standard wine, with a similar fragrant bouquet to the standard wine, the palate having more savoury nuances, possibly from slightly stalky tannins; however, has very good length and balance.
ABOUT THE WINERY: The Scottish-born Ryrie brothers ventured into the Yarra Valley, acquiring 43,000 acres and naming the land ‘Yering’, its Aboriginal name. The brothers planted two grape varieties but primarily used the land for their cattle. During the early 1850s Paul de Castella took ownership of Yering Station and began developing from what remained primarily a cattle station into a landmark of winemaking in Victoria.
For years the Yering Station vineyard was one of the largest in the area, and visitors and holiday makers to the Yarra Valley increased. Wines from this new region began to make their mark on the world, with Yering taking out awards such as the Argus Gold Cup for best Victorian Vineyard in 1861 and a Grand Prix at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889, where only fourteen awards were ever presented internationally.
Don't Pay: $24.99
WBW Rating: 93/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Yarra Valley, VIC
Winemaker: Willy Lund
Drink now until: 2025
Alc/Vol: 14.5 %
