Winery Mckellar RidgeShiraz - Viognier
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Shiraz - Viognier from the Winery Mckellar Ridge
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz - Viognier of Winery Mckellar Ridge in the region of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Shiraz - Viognier of Winery Mckellar Ridge in the region of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz - Viognier
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz - Viognier
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz - Viognier
The Shiraz - Viognier of Winery Mckellar Ridge matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with balsamic sauce, lamb breast with onions and tomato sauce or rabbit in foil.
Details and technical informations about Winery Mckellar Ridge's Shiraz - Viognier.
Discover the grape variety: Viognier
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz - Viognier from Winery Mckellar Ridge are 2010, 2018, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Mckellar Ridge
The Winery Mckellar Ridge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Canberra District to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Canberra District
High-altitude Australian region (500-900 m, NSW) with continental climate: signature Shiraz as king red — medium-bodied, spicy and peppery with notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, liquorice and a floral touch (often co-fermented with Viognier, Côte-Rôtie style), fine tannins and signature elegance. Dry Riesling as white king — vibrant and chiselled with citrus, green apple, white flowers and a mineral tension. Cabernet and Chardonnay as backup. GI, hot days and cold nights.
The wine region of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud
Australia's 2nd wine state with diverse regions. Iconic Hunter Valley: a Sémillon unlike any other, straight, low-alcohol dry whites with vivid citrus when young, evolving over 10-20 years toward honey, toast and lanolin. Medium-bodied Hunter Shiraz, spicy and earthy (leather, red fruits). Also round Chardonnay and aromatic Verdelho.
The word of the wine: Hygrometry
Humidity level of the cellar necessary for a good ageing of the wines. The recommended hygrometry is around 70% in order to guarantee a good elasticity of the corks while preserving the labels.
