2021 Heritage Shiraz Viognier
$120.00 / bottle
Made only in exceptional vintages with fruit from the oldest vines on our estate, these super premium, small batch wines are hand-crafted , gently matured in fine French oak and assigned to our Heritage Collection after meticulous barrel selection.
- 96 Points – Stuart Knox, The Real Review
- 95 Points – Jeni Port, Wine Pilot
- 94 Points, Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2023
Previous Vintage Accolades:
- 2020 – Gold – 2022 Global Syrah Masters
- 2020 – 96 Points – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
- 2020 – 96 Points – Ned Goodwin, Halliday’s Wine Companion
- 2020 – 95 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
- 2020 – 94 Points – James Suckling, American Wine Critic
- 2019 – TROPHY – ‘Best Shiraz in Show’ – 2021 Adelaide Hills Wine Show
- 2019 – 96 Points (GOLD) – Huon Hooke, The Real Review
- 2019 – 92 Points (GOLD) – London Wine Competition
- 2019 – 93 Points – Decanter Wine Awards
Specifications
Vineyard LocationVineyard Location
Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills, at 450m elevation. Our top block of the year, hand-picked on March 26 from our Hahndorf vineyard. This elevated site features west-facing 2626 Shiraz and north-facing Montpellier clone Viognier.
Season
Cool conditions in spring favoured excellent soil moisture, followed by a warm and steady November, absent of extreme weather events. Slow ripening conditions aided acid retention and gradual flavour development across all varieties. An exceptional vintage for the Adelaide Hills.
Vinification
Hand-picked from the "Grand Cru" section, our blend showcases 2626, R6WV28, and 1127 Shiraz clones. Sorted into two open fermenters—one 100% whole bunch, the other 100% destemmed with whole berries. Simultaneously hand-picked, 3% Viognier joined for co-fermentation. For the destemmed part, juice was drained, and twice-daily pump-overs preserved whole berries. Fermentation wrapped in 11 days; for the whole bunch, 14 days with foot-treading. Pressed into a mix of new and seasoned French oak Barriques, maturing for 16 months. The winemaking team crafted the blend, featuring 34% new French oak and 66% second-use, with 66% destemmed and 34% whole bunch fermentation.
Technical
Clone: 2626, R6WV28, 1127 • Alcohol: 13.5% • Residual Sugar: 0 g/L • Total Acidity: 5.7 g/L • pH: 3.59 • Altitude: 450m • Slope: West & North-facing • Vegan: Yes • Contains sulphites
Grape Variety
97% Shiraz, 3% Viognier
Food Match
Grilled lamb
Production
2,592 Bottles
Winemaker
The Lane Vineyard
Best Drinking
Cellar up to 20 years
Size
750ml
"Deep ruby with purple glints at the rim. Rich and fragrant nose showing blood plums, nori, dried rose petal and hints of dry ageing beef. A sumptuous palate that belies its power and intensity with such silkiness to its glide. Dark fruits, exotic spices sit high whilst underneath it gets dark and meaty with a subtle vege stock savouriness. Great length and the finish is a fine tail of complexity and precision"
- Stuart Knox, The Real Review
"The Shiraz Viognier trend has come and gone, so you know the producers who remain are the ones serious about what they do. This is one impressive, well-made Shiraz Viognier. The Viognier component represents just three per cent of the blend but it’s potent, contributing a lovely aromatic floral lift to the aroma and a touch of citrus skin brightness to the red fruits. Dark cherry and berries, blueberry, violet, acacia, earth, aniseed bring an intense mix of florals and spiced fruit concentration to the aroma. This wine boasts a powerful presence in the glass with spice to the fore. Background vanillin oak help ignite and highlight the complexity of the wine. Tannins are a little savoury and plentiful"
- Jeni Port, Wine Pilot
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