Ranked #1 of 15 2016 Shiraz Viognier from Canberra District
97/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Medium to deep red colour with a good rim of purple, the bouquet is fresh and pepper/spicy with a decidedly foresty whole-bunch nuance. A lovely complex bouquet, which will only get moreso with time. The palate fllows on from the nose precisely, with intense spice and berry flavours, a hint of violets and some floral nuances. A perfumed, high-toned, supremely elegant red wine.
Tasted: 22/08/2017
Drink: 2020 to 2038
95 Points Robert Parker
The newest release, the 2016 Shiraz-Viognier displays trademark florals, spices and red fruit. It's voluminous without being weighty, fruity and savory, with licorice, pepper and meaty notes on the long, silky finish. Fans of the style will want to grab extra bottles of this one, as it should drink well for up to two decades.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Joe Czerwinski. January, 2018
98 Points James Halliday
The perfumed, spicy bouquet with red flowers and fruits doesn't prepare you for the intensity and piercing length of its beautifully balanced medium-bodied palate. This is a truly glorious wine that draws you back again and again to explore the wealth of red fruit flavours, and the majesty of its texture and structure. Drink to 2041.
James Halliday. June, 2023