2018 Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier
Everything is aligned here. Deep ruby hue, the 5% viognier co-fermented no doubt helping; it's fragrant with florals and red fruits and all the spicy-savoury elements that makes this so delicious. Fuller-bodied, supple tannins and a succulence throughout. Read more
Critic Reviews
Everything is aligned here. Deep ruby hue, the 5% viognier co-fermented no doubt helping; it's fragrant with florals and red fruits and all the spicy-savoury elements that makes this so delicious. Fuller-bodied, supple tannins and a succulence throughout.
Such a good wine here. Has that feel of pedigree - lots packed into a small space, fine chomp of tannins, raises on fresh acidity, regional flavours of blueberry, pepper and herbs. Fragrant as all get out too. It's just that little bit skittish at present, feeling like it would benefit from time in decanter or cellar. Still, the fruit sings here and geewhiz it's lovely.
Technical Attributes
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Producer: Ravensworth
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Varietal: Shiraz Viognier
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Region: Canberra District
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Net volume: 750ml
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Vintage: 2018
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Style GuideLight Intense
Producer: Ravensworth
Varietal: Shiraz Viognier
Region: Canberra District
Net volume: 750ml
Vintage: 2018
Winemakers Note
The 2018 blend of Shiraz (95%) and Viognier (5%) from the estate vineyard. The 2018 vintage was a bit tricky but some well timed rain helped us get through the hot summer.
A longer process has started for this vintage, after a natural ferment, including 30% whole-bunch, that was left on-skins for 6 weeks, the wine was pressed to puncheons and left for one year then the next year, matured in untoasted Stockinger foudre. No additions or encouragement. Unfined and unfiltered.
Darker and a deeper concentration with a spice driven aroma, less floral than the 2015 but still very fragrant with those exotic herbs and red fruit flavours. I really like the palate here, so silky and smooth and it builds all the time. This will definitely cellar well for around the 10 year mark but onwards if you like them old and crusty