# The Y Series Shiraz Viognier (2021)

- **Producer:** Yalumba
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Shiraz, Viognier
- **Region:** South Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, black cherry, blackcurrant, violet, black pepper, blueberry

## About this wine

Yalumba The Y Series Shiraz Viognier 2021 is a red wine from South Australia, produced by Yalumba, Australia's oldest family-owned winery. The wine is a blend of 97% Shiraz and 3% Viognier. The Y Series is a collection of wines crafted to authentically express the fruit from South Australia's celebrated wine regions, embodying Yalumba's belief that one good wine leads to another. The inclusion of Viognier with Shiraz is a nod to Northern Rhône winemaking traditions, intended to add floral notes and a softer mouthfeel to the dark fruit intensity.

## Interesting facts

- Yalumba is Australia's oldest family-owned winery, founded in 1849.
- Features the Southern Hemisphere's only fully operational cooperage.
- The Y Series is designed to express the unique character of South Australian fruit.
- A touch of Viognier is added to the Shiraz, a technique common in the Northern Rhône.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and fine tannins are well-suited to complement the protein and fat in red meat dishes, creating a balanced palate. The subtle peppery notes in the wine can echo or contrast with spices in the food, while the dark fruit characteristics can harmonize with richer flavors.

## Wine making process

Yalumba The Y Series Shiraz Viognier 2021 is produced using 100% wild fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures. The grapes are gently pressed as whole clusters. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks. The harvest for this vintage took place in March and April of 2021. Yalumba is known for its commitment to sustainability and operates the Southern Hemisphere's only fully operational cooperage, though this specific wine does not see oak aging.