{"product_id":"2023-estate-shiraz-viognier","title":"2023 Estate Shiraz Viognier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby-red with purple hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted notes of blueberry and blackberry with rich, warming spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRich, full and smooth on the palate with vibrant plum and blackberry fruit and supporting toasty, cedar notes from extended oak aging. Long, smooth and beautifully structured on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlthough drinking beautifully on release, this wine will continue to develop for up to a decade from vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[split]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2023 season started with a mild spring with adequate soil moisture, resulting in a slightly later harvest. A moderate summer led to ideal ripening conditions with little pressure in the vineyard and a lack of any major rain events during the ripening season. 2023 produced fruit with optimal varietal expression and balanced acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eShiraz and Viognier from the estate were hand-picked on the same day. 75% of the fruit was destemmed and moved to open-topped fermenters, with whole bunches immersed within the must, to undergo carbonic maceration. Fermentation occurred over a period of nine days and during this time, the wine was gently pumped over to maintain whole bunches, twice-daily. Temperatures were strictly managed and did not surpass a maximum temperature of 28 degrees. The wine was then gently pressed in the tank before being racked to French barriques and puncheons, 30% of which were new. It was then matured for 18 months before being blended and bottled in November 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerth Hills (Millbrook Estate) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evarieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiraz (97%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViognier (3%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.54\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity (TA): 5.90 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSlow-cooked osso buco ragu with hand-cut pappardelle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45098433151046,"sku":"2010SZV23D67","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/files\/MB_estate_shiraz_viognier_74c48b31-8fef-47b7-8db8-42a72fb55d2d.jpg?v=1684995334","url":"https:\/\/fogartyhall.wine\/products\/2023-estate-shiraz-viognier","provider":"Fogarty Hall Fine Wine Estates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}