2004 Yalumba Shiraz Viognier

piratedoc

This is a light and bright taste that surprised me with its drinkability. Pairs well with summer flavors - fruit, cilantro, grilled chicken, salsa.

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2004 Yalumba Shiraz Viognier

bigshlo

Nose of cocoa, evergreen, violet, and green herbs. Nice taste profile: cherry and cranberry fruits with vanilla, briar, and oak accents.

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2004 Yalumba Shiraz Viognier

nasv

Great and unique wine! Nose had a strong citrus zing, oak, rosemary, lemon peel, mint chocolate; and on the palate: more citrus/lemon zing, apple, and some sort of red berries! + or - evals... Distinct varietal character: +, Integration: -, Expressiveness: +, Complexity: +, Connectedness: -

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2004 Yalumba Shiraz Viognier

mre

This was a very interesting wine. Color was very dark purple with a orange/yellow edge. On the nose I detected rose and violet with underlying hints of chocolate. The taste was great, classic Shiraz dark fruits with a floral finish from the Viognier and some oak. The Viognier component grew as this wine breathed. Overall very interesting, nice wine.

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2004 Yalumba Shiraz Viognier

stockguy

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2004 Yalumba Shiraz Viognier

randyshakes

A very interesting wine that has hints of chocolate and toast. There is also some big fruit present. I swear I could taste some mint or other herb on the finish but it was very, very faint. Overall I enjoyed this wine for its being different than what I normally expect in a blend.

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2004 Yalumba Shiraz Viognier

hyermish

Very aromatic wine - when pouring the floral / candied fruit aroma takes over. The viognier gives this fairly standard shiraz a citrus kick which is really quite nice. For the price it is worth giving it a shot, but it won't change your life.

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2004 Yalumba Shiraz Viognier

barrelmonkey

Yalumba Barossa Shiraz/Viognier 2004 Aside from shiraz aromas, the nose had a floral tone (perhaps from the Viognier?). It smells brighter and headier (perhaps because the viognier is a white wine grape, and so has a higher vapor pressure). The initial sweetness is lighter than the Barrel Monkeys. Fruit impressions: pear, nectarine, other light fruits. Between extremely light fruit tones, right before the bite, there is a tinge of a flavor that is unusual, weird - intriguing! Barrel Monkeys had a long finish, with loads of tannins - mouth puckering - a good conclusion to the series of dark, intense flavors. Here, though, there are almost no tannins at the end. There is a acidity right after the initial sweetness which was not there at all, to my recollection, in the Barrel Monkeys - perhaps this acidity contributes to my impression of lightness. An interesting and delicious wine, whose flavors and aromas are communicated with clarity. 9/30/07

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2004 Yalumba Shiraz Viognier

harmonicajoe

prettiest smelling aussie shiraz i have smelled- the viognier must give it that floral bomb with that fruity shiraz punch on the finish.

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2004 Yalumba Shiraz Viognier

snowdog1

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2004 Yalumba Shiraz Viognier

hobbit

Sniff: Decanted for an hour but nose was still closed. Had some chemical smell and lemon. Whirl: Lemon, citrus (acidic), a little funky in the mid pallet. Had to pair with cheese to calm the acidity. Overall: Big PAZZZZ on this wine.

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