Special / Sale Price - Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier 2007

94 POINTS - 5 RED STAR RATING - James Halliday's 2011 Aust Wine Companion.

“A most attractive wine, with lifted red fruit contribution from the viognier component; the tannins are fine, and the oak perfectly balanced and integrated. All in all elegance. Retasted at Winewise '09 (from whence this note originates), top gold in its class. Rating 94.” James Halliday.

Winemaker, Bryan Martin has a day job working at Clonakilla as Tim Kirk’s right hand man. Ravensworth is his own label and I love this shiraz because it has it all!..juicy rich fruit, savoury depth and freshness…It is the continental climate of Murrumbateman ( hot days followed by cold nights and mornings) which means the shiraz ripens fully producing natural raspberry freshnesss with a savoury licorice, tarriness and spice. It is a bit like the wines from Cote Rotie in France…Top Gold in Winewise Wine show and Hallidays pick as shiraz of the show. They write: "“... A spicy, complex Canberra district shiraz with vibrant red fruits aromas and flavours. Everything about this wine reflects exceptional viticulture and winemaking. The oak and tannin management are exemplary. This wine will grow in bottle. GOLD”

A recent review from Gary Walsh of Winorama to back up my humble thoughts….
“Perfumed aromas of dark fruit, cherry, licorice, spice, jasmine and creamy vanilla oak. Initially plenty of apricot and florals but given time the flamboyant viogner influence retreats discreetly into the background. On the palate medium bodied with a mix of red and black fruits, spice, vanilla cream and some meaty savoury flavours. Beautiful smooth fine grained tannins. It feels lively and well balanced with a supple texture. Long spicy stonefruit finish. Lots of charm and complexity” 93/100 Can't go wrong with this!
RRP: $36.00

A couple of reviews about their 06:

"Vigorous, juicy, quality wine, full of galloping flavour. It races through the mouth and sucks you back for more (I swear officer, it was the wine's fault). Lots of spice, lots of aniseed-like flavour, flashes of lavender and vanilla and racy, lacy tannins. A complete wine, and a lovely wine." 92/100 Campbell Mattinson The Big Red Wine Book

Price: $36.00
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