About Shiraz Viognier
By Chris • May 6th, 2009 • Category: Grape VarietiesShiraz Viognier is a blend of red and white grapes. The shiraz grape variety is the most popular red wine variety in Australia. Viognier is much less known but the blend of the two varieties has become popular in recent times.
The blending of wine usually occurs after the wine has been made. However, in the case of shiraz viognier a process called co-fermentation is usually used whereby the grapes are mixed before the wine is made. This produces a much better result in the case of shiraz viognier.
To understand the benefits it’s important to think about the reasons for blending wine in the first place. Blending draws on the strengths of two or more grape varieties and combines them to counteract any weaknesses and produce a more rounded result. Improvements as a result of blending can come from taste, colour or smell.
In the case of shiraz viognier, it’s the aromatic enhancement of the finished wine that is most notable. Viognier has floral, apricot and musky aromas which come through in the best shiraz viogniers and give the wine a lovely perfume which combines with the best characteristics of the shiraz, the spiciness, tannins and length.
It can also bring a glaze or sheen to the colour and liven up or lift the taste of the shiraz.
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