{"product_id":"2017-yering-station-reserve-shiraz-viognier-750ml","title":"2017 Yering Station Reserve Shiraz Viognier 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYering Station Reserve Shiraz Viognier is the winery's flagship Shiraz Viognier, produced only in exceptional years from selected parcels of fruit. The 2017 release combines 98.9% Shiraz with 1.1% Viognier, delivering concentration and structure alongside the aromatic lift characteristic of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYering Station describes 2017 as a 1-in-20 season in the Yarra Valley. Optimal growing conditions produced balanced vines and beautifully ripened grapes, combining concentrated fruit flavour with intensity and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eViticulture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of the fruit was hand picked from Coldstream, with the remaining portion sourced from the winery's premier site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz and Viognier were co-fermented in open-top fermenters. The wine used 100% whole berries, which were cold soaked for five days, gently hand plunged twice daily and then pressed to barrel. Maturation took place in French oak barriques for 18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYering Station:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Intensity of plum, black cherry and anise spice, with a hint of French oak.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Rich and complex with black fruits dominating the mid palate. Dark chocolate and earthy spices are complemented by super fine grain tannins. Ethereal and elegant with beautiful balance and structure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points — Huon Hooke, The Real Review:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Deep, dark, concentrated. The bouquet is dusty, five-spicy and charming, with sweet nutmeg overtones, and a sprinkling of charred oak. The tannins are fine and firm, elegantly sculpted and the palate is tense, concentrated and very persistent. A classy wine of great elegance and ageworthiness.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points — Mike Bennie, Wine Business Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e “While the wine is thumping in its presence in glass, bouquet and palate, it’s not what you would call a ‘big red wine’, but there’s such a command in its presence when approaching it. It delivers dark cherry, violets and apricot suggestions, a touch of creamy vanilla oak and suppleness as a motif. It feels like pedigree from the first sip. It’s a distinct and distinguished wine and release.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points — James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion:\u003c\/strong\u003e “There is slightly less than 2% co-fermented viognier but it plays an important role in creating the highly fragrant and expressive bouquet. Yes, it’s vintage-driven with a riot of red and purple fruits, but the perfect structure and balance goes way beyond normal wines.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points — Jeremy Oliver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drinking window 2029–2037.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2018\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yering Station\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98.9% Shiraz, 1.1% Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz and Viognier co-fermented in open-top fermenters; 100% whole berries; five-day cold soak; hand plunged twice daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in French oak barriques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2029–2037\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sterling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52514955591982,"sku":"5950438805","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2017_reserve_shiraz_viognier_png.jpg?v=1787878874","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2017-yering-station-reserve-shiraz-viognier-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}