{"product_id":"2025-serrat-shiraz-viognier-750ml","title":"2025 Serrat Shiraz Viognier 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerrat Shiraz Viognier 2025 is a Yarra Valley red wine from Victoria, Australia, combining Shiraz from the 2003 block with Viognier from the original 2001 plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine continues Serrat's run of expressive, concentrated Shiraz Viognier, built around dark fruit, violet fragrance, spice and finely persistent tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 season was mild in spring, with good rainfall and soil moisture leading into one of the calmest flowering periods of recent years. Summer was warm, fine and exceptionally long, with no extreme heat and ideal ripening conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shiraz block includes Best's Old Block, sourced from the original plantings at Best's Great Western planted in 1868, and clone 1654, a Barossa selection. The Viognier comes from Yarra Yering cuttings that Tom Carson personally cut in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday notes 5% whole bunches, co-fermentation with 5% Viognier and maturation in 500L French oak, 25% new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98\/100 from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Value wine on Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarra Valley Shiraz Viognier from Serrat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCo-fermented with 5% Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5% whole bunches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500L French oak, 25% new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring potential through 2036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion · 2025 Vintage · Tasted: 18 February 2026 · Published: 01 June 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n“Deep purple. Aromas of dark cherry, blackcurrant pastilles, violets and white pepper can all be found in the concentrated, multi-faceted bouquet.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark cherry, blackcurrant pastilles, violets, white pepper, black and darker red fruits, floral lift and complex spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoluptuous without heaviness, with concentrated fruit intensity, silky tannins and layered spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong and balanced, with fine-grained, exceptionally persistent tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested pairings include beef and venison, dim sum with meat, pork with garlic sauce, lamb couscous and Tablas de Monterrey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Shiraz Viognier is balanced enough to drink now, while its structure and persistent tannins will support further development in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended drinking window: 2026-2036.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Shiraz \/ Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Yarra Valley \/ Victoria \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVineyard \/ Geo info: Shiraz block planted in 2003; Viognier from original 2001 plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: 5% whole bunches; co-fermented with 5% Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: 500L French oak, 25% new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Screw cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: 2026-2036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Serrat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52315644002606,"sku":"1240414686","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2025SerratShirazViognier_shopify.jpg?v=1784101812","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2025-serrat-shiraz-viognier-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}