Winery ScionDurif - Viognier
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Durif and the Viognier.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or game (deer, venison).
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Durif - Viognier of Winery Scion in the region of Victoria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Durif - Viognier
Pairings that work perfectly with Durif - Viognier
Original food and wine pairings with Durif - Viognier
The Durif - Viognier of Winery Scion matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of kig ha farz (breton stew), stuffed duck or goose neck or crab matoutou.
Discover the grape variety: Durif
Powerful, deeply coloured reds with an inky, near-black robe, firm tannins and dense palate. Intense aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, black pepper, chocolate, spices and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Near-extinct in France, it became a star as Petite Sirah in California (Napa, Lodi, Paso Robles) and is emblematic of Rutherglen, Australia. French variety created in 1880 by François Durif in the Isère (spontaneous cross of Syrah × Peloursin).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Durif - Viognier from Winery Scion are 2015, 0
Informations about the Winery Scion
The Winery Scion is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Victoria to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Victoria
Australian diversity from cool to temperate climate. Yarra Valley and Mornington: fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), taut, mineral Chardonnay. Heathcote: structured Shiraz with black fruits, pepper and chocolate. Rutherglen, fortified capital: opulent sweet Topaque and Muscat (raisin, caramel, fig, roast notes).
The word of the wine: Private cellar
A term that designates an estate or a château belonging to a winegrower or a family, as opposed to a cooperative cellar that brings together member winegrowers.
