This is the first release of Whitsend Shiraz Viognier, and has been bottled under screw cap to ensure the integrity of the wine for its cellaring life of up to 8 years

The wine exhibits the typical cool climate Shiraz characters of fragrant cloves and white pepper. The palate is rich in dark fruits, ripe plums and blackcurrant, with a hint of star anise and vanilla. This shiraz is blended with 3% Viognier, enhancing the complexity and subtle silky texture. Seamless tannins provide a long generous finish

A slightly different style to the award winning 2004 Cabernet.

This wine is more reminiscent of Bordeaux style. The small amount of Merlot adds to the complexity. The usual aromas of cassis together with deep purple colour. This wine was made to last, for those of you with patience. It will match extremely well with beef cooked to any style. The tannins are soft and lingering.