Wolf Blass Gold Label Shiraz Viognier 2002 Adelaide Hills

Only 6% Viognier, and only 1,000 cases produced, this wine won numerous trophies at the Australian Wine Show.  It is an excellent wine, one in which black pepper flavours and aromas are so prevalent that drinking it with anything other than steak au poivre seems criminal. Smooth on palate entry; plum fruit and eucalyptus prevail through the finish.

91 points and a Smart Buys designation from the Wine Spectator, as well as making the "Top 100 List". "Round, velvety and generous with its smoky blackberry and tar flavors, gently balanced with tangy acidity, but the emphasis is on the berry and spice flavors that linger on the finish. Not a typical Barossa Shiraz, but it's a honey.