Deakin Estate Artisan's Blend Shiraz Viognier 2024
This Rhône-inspired blend offers a brilliant mix of plum and blackberry fruit with sweet spice and floral tones on the nose. The palate is smooth and fruit-driven, with a refreshing hint of pepper.
The grapes come from vines aged between five and fifteen years, trained on a two-wire vertical trellis and planted at 1,700 vines per hectare on sandy loam soils.
Both Shiraz and Viognier were co-fermented in static red fermenters. Frequent pump overs ensured that the two varieties were evenly distributed through the tank. This enabled the Viognier to release what it contributes most to in the blend – good acidity and palate length.
| RRP | £13.95 |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
| Serve with | Roast beef (with Yorkshire pudding), Peking duck, spicy noodle dishes |
| Country | Australia |
| Grapes | Shiraz 91%, Viognier 9% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 6.9 |
| Body | C |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
Deakin Estate is a substantial family-owned vineyard and winery located in the Mildura region of north-west Victoria. The property was purchased in 1967 and named in honour of Alfred Deakin, a former Australian Prime Minister who pioneered irrigation in this arid region. Fed by the mighty Murray River, Mildura continues to produce high-quality citrus fruit, olives, almonds... and grapes.
The estate was planted to premium wine grapes which were sold as fruit until 1980 when a winery facility was built. By the time the Deakin Estate range was launched in 1994 some vines had achieved considerable age, whilst newer vines were being planted. Efforts have been focussed on producing fruit of the highest quality and expressive wines brimming with flavour and varietal character.
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