Serrat Close Planted Shiraz Viognier 2017

Serrat Close Planted Shiraz Viognier 2017Halliday Wine Companion Best Shiraz Viognier of the Year 2019 In 2001, renowned winemaker Tom Carson and his wife Nadge started their boutique family label 'Serrat'. Carson needs no introduction; he was Chief Winemaker of Yering Station for 12 years before moving to Yabby Lake in 2008. The couple's small vineyard, planted mainly to Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Chardonnay, is located on the Yarra Valley floor three kilometres from Yarra Glen. Serrat is a

A profound and complete offer - akin to a mix of the 2002 and 2004 Grange vintages… not a bad credential on any curriculum vitae

The overall fresh profile continues on the palate where the wine is medium to full bodied

The balance of the Shiraz comes from plantings in the 1990s

pomegranate and red licorice mingle with Szechuan peppercorns

develop deep colour and varietal character

"No one in their right mind can call this wine disappointing

On the nose it shows lemon powder puff

The length of flavour is just staggering

In 2012 it was the Best’s Bin No 1 Shiraz 2011

but to be honest at that stage it was only on a commercial basis

but also healthier vines that are stronger and more resistant to the vagaries of vintage – and climate change

medium to fullish in weight