Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier

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Wine Description

An exotic Turkish delight twist on Australia’s favorite grape variety, The Y Series Shiraz Viognier is an unusual – yet classic – blend of Shiraz and Viognier that’s sure to intrigue the curious palate. 


Reflecting on our past, the horse on the label symbolizes tradition when they were the transport and tractor of Yalumba.
 

At Yalumba we believe that one good wine leads to another. The Y Series was created with that belief in mind. The Y Series represents a collection of iconic classics and exciting new varietals. Each authentically crafted with fruit from South Australia’s most celebrated wine regions.

Yalumba Clocktower
Yalumba Cooperage
Yalumba Vineyard
Yalumba Barrel Room
Yalumba Museum
Robert and Jess Hill-Smith
Winemaker, Louisa Rose
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Acclaim
“With 1% viognier, 20% whole bunches and aged in French oak (26% new) for 14 months. Red purple in the glass, with perfumed satsuma plum fruit, along with hints of red cherry, exotic spice, light amaro and violet notes, raspberry licorice and earth. Lovely medium-bodied fruit sashays across the palate, pure and true with fine, gypsum-like tannin and a sapid flick to its tail. Lovely drinking.”– Silver
— James Halliday, Aug 2022
“Plump blackberry and blueberry flavors show nice purity, with details of blood orange, candied cherry and dark chocolate, set on a thick frame. Shiraz and Viognier.”
— Wine Spectator Advance, Aug 2020
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Multiple Vineyards
Soil composition
Various - blend of South Australian Vineyards
Elevation:
150 to 1500 feet
Certifying Organizations:
ISO14001; Entwine Australia
Sustainability Certification:
EPA Acredited Sustainability Licence
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Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
1-3 days on skins pre fermentation before wild yeast start to ferment
Varietal composition:
5% Viognier
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Residual sugar:
0.6 g/L
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Wine Production

The Shiraz grapes selected for this wine are those that display the most perfumed aromatic profile that compliments the fragrance of Viognier. Everything is done to preserve this aroma: cool fermentation, addition of Viognier, including as many whole berries as possible and no oak ageing are just some of the thought processes that go into the making of this wine. These combine to give a wine that is bright, aromatic and exotic.

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About the Vineyard

The fruit for the Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier is sourced from our excellent resource of Shiraz and Viognier vineyards throughout South Australia.