Category Archives: Viognier

2012 Quartz Hill Viognier

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Quartz Hill have quite a knack with Viognier…and it’s by no means an easy grape to work with. The image is of the 2010 but the label remains the same. Alluring perfume, texture and flavour. Honeysuckle, musk, crème caramel, tangerine … Continue reading →

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2013 Yangarra Estate Viognier

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Once again Yangarra trip the light fantastic, producing a Viognier that captures all the personality and intensity of the grape in a refined manner. Layered textures with wax over mealiness and a low-level oily character. The phenolics are more nuanced than we … Continue reading →

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2013 Yalumba Y Series Viognier

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

I rate this higher than any Y Series Yalumba Viognier that has come before. It has increased complexity, better structure and flow and is a lot less obvious. Alcohol feels dialled back a bit although it’s still full-bodied. It smells … Continue reading →

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2012 Mr Riggs Viognier

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A curious take on Viognier. I’m not convinced that it knows what it wants to be…and I’m afraid I can’t help. First impressions are of tinned peaches and cream with Turkish apricots and pineapple surfacing soon afterwards. Plenty of ginger spice … Continue reading →

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2013 Tahbilk Viognier

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Full throttle, no holds barred Viognier. You have to admire it even if you can’t drink much of it. A glass or two with pork belly or a creamy curry would work a treat though. It’s luscious even on the … Continue reading →

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2013 Lark Hill Viognier

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

After nailing the 2012 Chardonnay, Lark Hill have done the same with the 2013 Viognier. The words ‘Biodynamic Wine’ are proudly emblazoned on these bottles and I feel that’s only right given Chris Carpenter’s commitment to this viticultural practice. What … Continue reading →

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2012 Kalleske Plenarius Viognier

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Comes in a squat and heavy bottle which will doubtless piss many people off. The biggest problem I had was that I thought from the weight of it that it was three-quarters full when it was in fact three-quarters empty by … Continue reading →

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2011 Quartz Hill Viognier

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Careful vineyard management has seen Quartz Hill pull something out of the box with this 2011 Viognier. Varietal veracity, structure, texture and refreshment. You don’t find that bundle too often when it comes to the grape in question. Honeysuckle and jasmine … Continue reading →

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2012 Yalumba Organic Viognier

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Good to see the Yalumba Organic Viognier bouncing back after a rough year in 2011. It sits right between the 2012 Y Series and 2012 Eden Valley expressions in terms of quality and that’s how it has been priced. Orange … Continue reading →

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2010 Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Each year, Louisa Rose hones the Virgilius. And each year many of us say it’s looking the best we’ve seen it. There’s an intense focus to the 2010 - increased structure and precision. Even a sense of tightness within the luxury. … Continue reading →

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