John Loxton Currency Creek Shiraz Viognier 2008

John Loxton is one of those magic winemakers who can coax the very best out of the fruit to make truly exceptional wines. This rich, ripe red can stand up to the finest cuisine on the finest dining tables.

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Tasting Notes

Region: Currency Creek, South Australia
Drink Until: 31122013
Varieties: ShirazViognier
Alcohol: 14.5%
Foods: Lamb kashir with tumeric rice.
Oak: American
Colour: Deep ruby red with purple hues.
Nose: Lifted blackberry fruit aromas underpinned by apricot and violet notes.
Palate: A medium bodied, elegant wine with rich fruit flavours well supported by fine chalky tannins and intgerated vanillin oak adding structure on the lingering finish.

Background:

Located around 80km south of Adelaide, the Currency Creek region boasts ancient coastal soils, with a maritime climate and long, dry summers the perfect environment for growing premium quality grapes.In 2008, severe heat early in the Currency Creek vintage resulted in heavy losses of fruit. However, this act of self-attrition meant the vines could put all their nutrients and energy into the remaining bunches, which ripened beautifully with excellent varietal characteristics a real achievement in what could have been seen as a tough vintage.
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