School Days 2023 from Rusden is a Barossa Shiraz/Viognier that marries dark-fruit intensity with floral lift. It’s perfect for those exploring white-blended red wines that pack both power and elegance.
This Viognier-lifted Shiraz is special for its violet and Turkish delight notes, ideal for wine lovers seeking Australian reds with a perfumed twist and a twist on the Rhone.
Winemaking: Ripe Shiraz grapes are co-fermented with 10% Viognier whole bunches to enhance aromatics. Cold soak for five days, combined alcoholic fermentation, basket pressing and maturation for 12 months in 2nd and 3rd-fill oak for texture.
Pairing Suggestions: Pair with grilled pork chops or a vibrant ratatouille.
Tasting Note: Rich dark fruits, boysenberry and pencil shavings on the nose. The palate shows clove, violet and blackberry, supported by velvety tannins and ripe cherry finish.
Origin: Barossa Valley, Australia
Alcohol: 14.5%
Blend: Shiraz, Viognier
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