2014 Serrat Close Planted Shiraz Viognier

If you look at the pedigree of Serrat it’s no surprise they have received a magnitude of accolades in recent years, the vineyard has been planted on a great site in the Yarra Valley with special attention paid to close planting practices that suit the Burgundian and Rhone varieties in particular. The winemaking team is Tom Carson and wife Nadège Carson, Tom has been crafting top quality wines through both Yabby Lake and Heathcote Estate for many years.

The nose has a briny character with floral top notes siting alongside peppery plum and olive.

The palate gives a savoury undertone which is a great counterpoint to the silky, almost effortless mid palate that showcases bright blackberry with touches of liquorice , the wine has significant length and will continue to grow and evolve over the next decade.

The integrity shown to not raise the price on the 2015 post an incredibly glowing review of the 2014 (99 Halliday Points) should also be commended.