Whitebox 2005 Shiraz Viognier

 

Varieties: Shiraz, Vioginer
Region: Central Victoria, Heathcote
Vintage: 2005
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 14.8%
Colour: dark purple/brown
Bouquet: Plummy with a hint of wet cow

Flavour: Elegant, dense tatsuma plum, hint of tobacco leaf, woody flavours with some tannin. Medium bodied. Good length.

Points: 85 (3+7+11+7+7+50)
Notes: A great wine for a random Thursday night. Bigger than I expected and very enjoyable.