Black Chook Shiraz Viognier (75cl, 14.5%)

Black Chook Shiraz Viognier is a co-fermented Australian red wine from McLaren Vale, bottled at 14.5% ABV. It is built on a 96% Shiraz and 4% Viognier blend, drawing on the co-fermentation tradition of France's Côte-Rôtie. Fruit comes primarily from McLaren Vale, with additional sourcing from Padthaway and Langhorne Creek. The Shiraz and Viognier are fermented together rather than blended post-fermentation. The small Viognier component stabilises colour, lifts aromatic complexity and contributes to a fine, supple tannin structure. The nose opens with red cherry, blood plum, mocha, dried herbs, licorice, orange peel and ginger spice, with a floral lift. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with raspberry, dark cherry, peppery spice, dark chocolate, integrated tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is supple and moderately long, with black cherry jam, vanilla and fine tannins.