YERING STATION Reserve Shiraz Viognier 2018

Robert Parker Score: 93 points

Reviewer: Joe Czerwinski — Issue 253 End of February 202126 Feb 2021

Drink 2021–2030

The succulent, fruit-forward 2018 Shiraz Viognier Reserve delivers oodles of ripe cherries and berries, but there's more than fruit to this offering, as hints of espresso and asphalt creep in to lend a savory note. The Viognier doesn't stand out as a separate element, as it was co-fermented with the Shiraz (and anyway constitutes only 2.5% of the blend). Medium to full-bodied, this is supple and immediately appealing but with enough concentration and structure to think it will age well for a decade or so.