This week a couple of exciting emerging varieties celebrate their “International Day”
Kicking off with today being International Viognier Day
VIOGNIER
It is also used in small proportions (1-5%) to make the now famous Shiraz Viognier blend, as exemplified by the superb, class leading Canberra based Clonakilla Wines Shiraz Viognier
On the strength of the wines of Condrieu, viognier has spread across the globe, and here in Australia it found its champion in Yalumba Wines. Not only were they early adopters of this exciting variety, they have become the leading light producing several different versions of it from the “entry level” Y series Viognier ($15) through to the sensationally complex and sophisticated Eden Valley Virgilius ($57) and even a sticky in the FSW Botrytis Viognier- which is truly divine!!
Even these days, when one thinks of Viognier one automatically thinks Yalumba- yes there are other people producing great Viognier but none are a omnipresent and enthusiastic as Yalumba.
So if you haven’t tried this exciting variety as yet, go out and grab a bottle of Yalumba Viognier and you won’t be disappointed.
Check these lovely wines out – along with their Shiraz Viognier and the rest of their excellent wines at www.yalumba.com
Dan Traucki
