Blind Corner Wilyabrup Field Blend 2017

Blind Corner Wilyabrup Field Blend is a Shiraz co-fermented with a single row of Viognier in Margaret River.

Co-fermenting a little Viognier with Shiraz is a Côte-Rôtie habit, and it works here for the same reasons: the white skins lift the aroma and help fix colour. The block at Wilyabrup is twenty-five years old and dry-grown, rooted in gravel and granite, certified organic and biodynamic since 2016, and the one Viognier row is hand-picked on its own so it can be spread evenly through the Shiraz bins. Everything is done by foot and by hand: half-tonne open ferments, plunged up to three times daily, basket-pressed to seasoned French oak before the ferment finishes. Ten months in barrel, minimal sulphur, then nine months in bottle.

Fragrant and supple, with violets and apricot over blackberry and cracked pepper, the tannins staying fine right through. Serve at 17 degrees after twenty minutes open. Roast lamb, duck breast, or eggplant off the grill.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.