Australian Shiraz producers have started to add up to 4% Viognier to their Shiraz to add apricot tones to the wine's nose and palate. With such a small percentage added, the producer wasn't obliged to declare the blend on the label. In the past 5 years however, it's becoming increasingly fashionable to label the wine Shiraz Viognier as Viognier gains consumer acceptance in the market place. The practice of blending Viognier with Syrah has actually been common for years in the Northern Rhône Valley region.
Shiraz Viognier Wines
The bouquet combines the spice and pepper of the Shiraz with the apricot of the Viognier and the vanilla of American Oak. The palate has depth and complex integration resulting from the blend of this new Australian classic.
Shiraz Viognier Wines
Terra Felix Shiraz Viognier is made using a five per cent Viognier component which contributes some floral and apricot charcaters with the dominate Shiraz that provides aromas and flavours of blackberries and sweet spice. Terra Felix is made from grapes that come from selected cool climate vineyards throughout the Central Victorian Wine Region. This premium wine producing region boasts well known growing areas including Heathcote Vineyards, Nagambie Vineyards, Bendigo and Strathbogie Vineyards.
