Saturday, June 09, 2007

WINE: YERING STATION Shiraz Viognier 2006

Type: Red
Origin: Yarra Valley, Victoria
Approx Cost: $20
http://www.yering.com/

While I didn’t review it on this blog, I really enjoyed the ‘05 of this and gave it 90%. A top value wine and an excellent value Shiraz Viognier blend. I got the ‘06 ages ago but it has sat idle. My second last bottle on hand. Not sure why.

I ummed and ahhed over this for quite a while.

A dark old purpley-black of a thing. Nice palate of blackberries, currants, spice, smoke and dried stone fruits. Smooth finish with good depth and length. Opened up very well over a few hours.

This is still a very good wine, but I don’t think it’s a nice as the ’05.

88%

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