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Ravensworth Estate Shiraz Viognier 2023

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Ravensworth Estate Shiraz Viognier 2023
Producer Ravensworth
Region, Country Canberra, Australia
Bottle Size 750ml
Case Size 12
Product Code 25598-750

A proper homage to the Rhone with an Australian twist, this wine is blend of 95% Shiraz, 5% Viognier. The grapes co-fermented with 20% whole-bunches in open-top fermenters, and were plunged daily for 3-6 weeks. It spent a year in barriques (20% new) and another in large-format foudre. According to Bryan, this is a wine of “red fruit, spice and flowers.”  There’s a lift and elegance that we’ve previously attributed to the small percentage of Viognier, but after tasting many vintages, it’s clear this is just how the Syrah from Bryan’s high-flying block looks. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Ravensworth Estate Shiraz Viognier 2023

Reviews

“A subtle, spicy, slick red of washy raspberry fruit character, wet leaf and undergrowth characters, some brambly blackberry notes, white mushroom, black pepper and peppery sage leaf characters. It feels like viognier is a very back note here, the vintage out and proud in diffuse nature and spread of flavours, plus the greenery found here, but in all that, a kind of pinosity, pleasing swish of texture and cool finish.”
92 points, Mike Bennie, The Wine Front
“Medium purple-ruby in appearance, with white pepper spice on the nose for days... Fruit too: red cherry, redcurrant, blueberry, violet florals, herbal notes, hints of menthol. It's medium-bodied in a classical cool-climate way, with juicy weight and grip and a juniper spice thread. Layers and layers of texture and interest. It's light on its feet and an excellent choice for the Australian summer.”
95 points, Melissa Moore, The Real Review
“The 2023 Shiraz Viognier is a distinct wine here. One really gets the sense of the Viognier, being floral and wet, green and verdant, as an aromatic overlay to the Shiraz fruit. The palate reveals finely wrought tannins and pure acidity—a significant part of the show. The shaley minerality is very attractive, and the wine overall feels herbal and fine, with lemon myrtle and raspberry leaf, white strawberry and apple. It matured in French oak, both barrique and 27-hectoliter foudre. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.”
92 points, Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate

Reviews

“A subtle, spicy, slick red of washy raspberry fruit character, wet leaf and undergrowth characters, some brambly blackberry notes, white mushroom, black pepper and peppery sage leaf characters. It feels like viognier is a very back note here, the vintage out and proud in diffuse nature and spread of flavours, plus the greenery found here, but in all that, a kind of pinosity, pleasing swish of texture and cool finish.”
92 points, Mike Bennie, The Wine Front
“Medium purple-ruby in appearance, with white pepper spice on the nose for days... Fruit too: red cherry, redcurrant, blueberry, violet florals, herbal notes, hints of menthol. It's medium-bodied in a classical cool-climate way, with juicy weight and grip and a juniper spice thread. Layers and layers of texture and interest. It's light on its feet and an excellent choice for the Australian summer.”
95 points, Melissa Moore, The Real Review
“The 2023 Shiraz Viognier is a distinct wine here. One really gets the sense of the Viognier, being floral and wet, green and verdant, as an aromatic overlay to the Shiraz fruit. The palate reveals finely wrought tannins and pure acidity—a significant part of the show. The shaley minerality is very attractive, and the wine overall feels herbal and fine, with lemon myrtle and raspberry leaf, white strawberry and apple. It matured in French oak, both barrique and 27-hectoliter foudre. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.”
92 points, Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate

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