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Massena The Surly Muse Viognier 2009
- Region Barossa Valley, SA
- Type White
- Size 750ml
- Alcohol 13.5%
A magnificent wine when made well, Viognier is such a versatile style, and its overtness, I think, is its appeal. Oozing lashings of apricots, frangipani’s and gardenias, the nose excites while the palate salivates. It’s oily, viscous texture slides down the palate, and enhances the floral notes. There’s a touch of spice here that I really like too. -DD
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Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar
says:Light green-tinged yellow. Pear skin, lemongrass and lime pith on the nose, with a note of white pepper adding vibrancy. Dry and nervy on entry, fleshing out in the middle and offering chewy citrus and dried pear flavors. Pretty serious and uncompromising for this normally flamboyant variety. Only a whisper of peach on the gripping, spicy, long finish gives this away as possibly being viognier.
James Halliday, the Wine Companion
says:A rich and hedonistic offering of apricot, peach and spice; thickly textured, but with grapefruit-like acidity, providing a fresh twist to the tail; best enjoyed in its youth.
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