Yalumba proving that they’re more than capable of showcasing Viognier in all its forms and continuing to be the torchbearer for this variety. This release is part of the “Distinguished Sites” series and sourced from the plantings at Wrattonbully in the south east of South Australia. 160 g/L of residual sugar. Winemaker is Heather Fraser.

Yalumba, FSW, Botrytis Viognier, Wrattonbully, 2020

Pale gold in hue. Opens with luscious aromas of apricot jam, honeysuckle, frozen grapes, musk sticks, sweaty brown spice, glace ginger and some earthy button mushroom cap. The palate joyful, with balanced sugars to varietal fruit and tempered with plenty of Viognier’s spice. The tail cuts neatly with some fine acid drive.

RRP: $30 (375ml)
Alc: 10.5%
Rating: 92/100

Wine sample courtesy of Yalumba