The Chook Shiraz-Viognier 2009
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Blended of 94% Shiraz and 6% Viognier from McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek, this 2009 Shiraz Viognier was matured for 10 months in French and American oak, 30% new. Deep garnet purple in color, it has intense cherry and crushed blackberry aromas with an enticing fruity lift and just a touch of peachiness. A solid backbone of high acidity and medium-firm fine tannins support the fleshy, medium-full bodied palate, finishing long. Approachable now, it has some capacity for development and should cellar to 2016+.
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Utilising premium fruit from eminent wine regions in South Australia, The Chook struts affordable wines to be enjoyed and adored, shared and celebrated. Since first vintage in 2003, The Chook Shiraz Viognier has scored an uninterrupted run of 90+ points, internationally recognised reviews and enjoys great success in Australia, Canada and USA.
Careful vineyard selection teamed with exceptional winemaking by highly regarding Australian winemaker Alexia Roberts and an emphasis on consistent varietal expression, hatches wines with approachability, generosity and character that really are something to cluck about! Chook – it’s Australian for chicken!Careful vineyard selection teamed with exceptional winemaking by highly regarding Australian winemaker Alexia Roberts and an emphasis on consistent varietal expression, hatches wines with approachability, generosity and character that really are something to cluck about! Chook – it’s Australian for chicken!
Though Syrah originated in the Rhône Valley of France, Australia is home to the oldest Syrah (called Shiraz here) vines on the planet. Found in Australia’s Barossa Valley, where phylloxera has never threated viticulture, these ancient vines are between 140 to 175 years old!
Having brought fame and merit to the country’s wine scene since the early 1950s, namely via the debut of Penfolds Grange, today Syrah (Shiraz) claims rank as the most widely planted grape in Australia. In fact, the amount of land dedicated to Shiraz in Australia is now almost equivalent to what it is in France. Australian Shiraz has its own personality with flavors and aromas of intense blackberry, fruitcake, menthol, tobacco leaf and umami. Conveniently one can find great Australian Shiraz at a variety of price points but the very best will be dense, gloriously complex and capable of long aging.