Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier 2021, Eden Valley, AUD $50
Viognier is a revered grape in France, the best expressions hailing from the northern Rhône, in particular Condrieu. These wines are saved for celebrating milestones. In Australia we don’t show quite the same reverence, but Yalumba winemaker Louisa Rose has won many hearts with this wine. The cooler 2021 vintage has added ‘chisel’ to this release.
A whirl of aromas—peach, nectarine, honey, almond and spices—leads into a pleasing palate with breadth. It’s intense and dense, yet there’s lightness in its delivery. Flavours of brioche and crème caramel join in, thanks to judicious use of oak. (Screwcap)
Score: 95 ★★★★★ – view original tasting note
Alcohol: 13%
Ageing: drink now to 2031
Food: chicken roulade
Stockists: Yalumba Wines; Nick’s Wine Merchants and Wine Square online; The Wine Emporium, Newstead and online – QLD (AU)
Ranked: #3 of 31 2021 Viognier from Australia
Awarded: Top Rank
Wine Classification: 1 Merit
This Article was originally published on The Real Review
