Yering Station Reserve Shiraz Viognier 2003

Yering Station Reserve Shiraz Viognier 2003Yering Station was founded in 1838, just three years after Melbourne was first settled by Europeans, produced the first Yarra Valley wine and became Victoria's first commercial vineyard. In 1996, the Rathbone family purchased Yering Station, revitalised the vineyards and transformed the historic property into a renowned winery and tourism destination. Tom Carson was appointed winemaker, and during his 12 year tenure, he helped put the winery on the

Senior Winemaker at nearby Forest Hill

who joined the company in 1948

Johnson's Block and Messenger single vineyard wines

"St Henri often doesn't shine as a young wine but I reckon this release does – in a purely St Henri fashion

It's medium to full-bodied

Joe’s approach to grape growing was influenced by his father’s friend Graham Wiltshire

almost fleshy but for the licks of minerally tartness of acidity

8ha of shiraz

Red cherry and raspberry fruit flavours predominate

96% Shiraz with 4% Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine just keeps getting better and better

cassis and slightly meaty aromas of dark olives offset by sweet milk chocolate and vanilla oak