Walk on the Wild Side

WINES

Donna Stephens & Marnie Roberts

GRAPE VARIETIES

97% Shiraz

3%Viognier

REGION

100% Clare Valley

COLOUR

Deep, vibrant ruby

BOUQUET

A youthful, lifted bouquet dominated by sweet spicy oak but with the promise of full, fruit driven aromatics to open up in time. Showing as spiced plum, violets and tell-tale Viognier apricot.

PALATE

The ripeness of the 2009 season is apparent in the mouth – all ripe juicy berries and soft mouth feel with just a touch of warming alcohol on the finish. Clean, spiced oak flavours linger and the fruit flavours are pulled into line by balanced acid.

GENERAL

This style is made following the example of the French where we harvest our Shiraz and Viognier on the same day, effectively blending in the vineyard. Co-fermentation results in integrated Viognier characters that complement and lift the Shiraz without dominating the wine.

SERVE

The natural acid freshness of this wine makes it a great option to pair with full flavoured cheeses – we also like it with ‘herby’ saltbush lamb souvlaki.

ALC

14.0%

pH

3.29

TA

8.0g/L