The estate grown Shiraz and Viognier for the 2010 Frankland River Shiraz Viognier were co-fermented and the wine was then matured for 18 months in French oak hogsheads prior to bottling. Medium garnet-purple colored, it has aromas of warm black plums, blueberry preserves, charcoal, pepper and spice box with touches of fertile loam and dried herbs. Full bodied and generously fruited with expressive dark berry and spice flavors, the rich flesh is well supported by a medium level of rounded tannins and balanced acid leading into a long savory finish with a peachiness coming through. Delicious now, it should keep to 2017.Importer: The Ravensvale Group, Naples, FL; tel. (800) 580-0052