Hobbs Shiraz Viognier 2008 Wine DescriptionThe Shiraz used to make this wine was planted by us in 1998 using cuttings from our Old Vine Shiraz. Hand pruned & hand picked. Minimum watering. The Shiraz is blended with a small amount of our own Viognier. The result is an elegant fullbodied Barossa wine. 1300 litres made. Wine Tasting NotesWe co-ferment 4% Viognier with the Shiraz. The wine is then aged for 2 years in new French oak hogsheads. This stunning wine is dark purple in colour. The nose is ripe black Cherries, plums and blackberries. There is a hint of lifted aromatics mixed with dark chocolate, cigar box, fennel, aniseed and pepper. The palate is spicy and full of plums and blackberries, rich in flavour and spice with great tanins. The finish is long, smooth and silky. 120 dozen made. Wine ReviewsHobbs Shiraz-Viognier 2007 Rating: 93 points
Supple, round and complex, a distinctive mix of blackberry, black cherry, orange peel and tobacco aromas and flavors, hinting at exotic spices as the finish lingers smoothly. Drink now through 2017)
(source: Wine Spectator, Harvey Steiman, posted May 12th, 2010
Hobbs Shiraz-Viognier 2005 Rated 97 points
The deep purple-colored Shiraz-Viognier was aged fro 2 years in new French oak hogsheads. The complex aromatics reveal floral notes, mineral, and blueberry with an added lift from the Viognier. Full-bodied, ripe, and succulent, on the palate spice, game and chocolate notes emerge. This plush, pleasure driven wine can be enjoyed now but will evolve for 6-8 years and drink well through 2025.
(Source: Wine Advocate, Robert Parker, posted 2008) |
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