Category Archives: Viognier et al

2013 The Story Westgate Vineyard Blanc Marsanne Roussanne Viognier

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

A field blend by any definition with all the fruit picked, pressed and fermented together. Roughly the same assemblage as last year; 60%/20%/20% respectively. “I’ve pushed the style outwards in 13, in part a natural consequence of the warm, early … Continue reading →

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Eloquesta A Boy With Fruit No.1

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

This offering from Stuart Olsen of Eloquesta wines is a made using multiple vintages: Sur-lees aged pressings of Shiraz and Petit Verdot from 2009 and 2010 were double fermented with fresh ripe fruit from the exceptional vintage 2013 – then … Continue reading →

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2013 Ravensworth The Grainery Blend

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Made up of Marsanne, Roussanne, Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Where’s the love for Fiano, Savagnin and Arneis I ask you?! Co-fermented in demi muids (600 litre French barrels). Busy, busy. So many layers. Best to … Continue reading →

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2013 Toolangi Emanai

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A new wine from Toolangi. Chardonnay and Viognier from Dixons Creek co-fermented and aged in used French oak for three months. Pleasant enough if lacking in excitement. A whiff of honeysuckle mingles with white peach, apricot skins and flesh, tangerine … Continue reading →

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2012 TarraWarra Estate Viognier Roussanne Marsanne

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

If you’re tuning in to WWEI late then I’d best let you know that I do like my Australian takes on Rhone white blends. Texture, exoticism and the ability to bring something a little different to certain richer dishes or … Continue reading →

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2012 The Story Westgate Vineyard Blanc

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The third release of The Story’s Rhone white blend, composed of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier (60%/20%/20%). More forward than the 2011 and more complex than the 2010. All good expressions mind you. This was actually one of the wines I chose … Continue reading →

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2011 TarraWarra Estate Viognier Roussanne Marsanne

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

TarraWarra’s fourth vintage of a ‘Rhône’ white blend and the first I’ve tasted from them. Judging from this, they’ve gotten the hang of it pretty darn quickly. The composition changes from year to year depending on vintage variation and the winemaking team’s … Continue reading →

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2011 Inkwell Blonde on Blonde Viognier Savignan

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

“Won’t you take me to Funkytown” – Pseudo Echo “That’s cool…..but can you imagine Doobie in your funk?’ – George Clinton on David Bowie I could have led off with a Bob Dylan quote given the name of the wine … Continue reading →

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2009 Eloquesta Shiraz Petit Verdot

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I’ve never heard of Eloquesta before but winemaker Stuart Olsen has made me sit up and listen (or taste, as the case may be) with this quirky little number that’s just brimming with freshness and vitality. And if you thought … Continue reading →

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2009 Yering Station M.V.R.

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 50% Marsanne, 30% Viognier and 20% Roussanne. It’s a style I’d like to see more of here in Australia. Smells quite beguiling with notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, peach, apple and citrus. Maybe a hint of green tea. Good … Continue reading →

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