The Contrarian 2023
Viognier
Product Details
"Each vintage I like to express the Barossa in a contrary manner. ‘The Contrarian’ is my indulgent, creative winemaking outlet and challenges traditional concepts around Barossan wine.
I have been working with Viognier for 18 years now, co-fermenting with Shiraz and helping add to the texture and aromatics of my rosé. Only recently deciding to bottle Viognier on its own after a second visit to Viognier vineyards at Chateau Grillet in the Northern Rhone.
This is now our fourth release of Viognier from the same high-altitude vineyard (480m) in Eden Valley. We processed and matured the wine using very traditional/slow techniques to preserve acidity and flavour. Designed to age long term in the cellar and reward the patient, this wine will surely blossom with time." Alex Head
1 barrel (50 dozen) produced.
Tasting Notes
"Real viognier character here with sliced white peaches, lime, lemon, and crushed pears, too. It’s full-bodied with lemon rind and stone with lots of intensity and depth at the end. Drink now." 94 PointsJames Suckling – jamessuckling.com
94 PointsGary Walsh – The Wine Front
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