La Petite Mort Ballandean Shiraz Viognier 2022
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d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier n/a
Sold by Dan Murphy's
$29.99
(As of 08/08/2024)
$27.99
Angels Angel Price
$17.99
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Never Miss Out
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About the wine
Hand-crafted QLD class
- Are you ready to bring something completely different to the table?! This rich, ripe and generous Shiraz is full of jammy black fruit with blood plums and blackberries and is a stunning step away from the typical 'bowl-me-over' style of Shiraz that dominates the Australian market.
- Co-fermenting Shiraz and Viognier grapes has a particular magic about it, creating a spicy and savoury deliciousness. All this richness and generosity is well supported and balanced by some time in cedary French and spicy American oak. As each sip evolves, you'll know exactly what Glen and Andrew mean when they say the hallmark of a truly great wine is the endless desire to pour yourself ‘just one more glass!’
- Hand-picked, hand-crafted and hand-bottled (right down to the hand-dipped wax seal) you simply don't often find wines made like this. The true meaning of 'La Petite Mort' is about enjoyment - letting go of restraints and revelling in something new and maybe a little titillating. Made in tiny quantities, it won't stick around long.
Best before
This wine's approachable tannins and fresh primary fruit aromas and flavours make it great for drinking now. However, its intensity and persistence suggest excellent potential for long-term cellaring. Buy a few bottles and open one each year to observe and enjoy the benefits of bottle aging.
Serving advice
Enjoy this wine with a hearty meal in the winter. In the summer, serve it at "European" cellar temperature, around 17°C. If you don't have a wine fridge, cool the bottle in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving.
Food match
As a fan of French cuisine, I recommend pairing this wine with a cassoulet—a rich, complex stew of baked beans and meat. My preferred version includes pork and duck.
Contains sulphites
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Australia
Ballandean
Shiraz Blend
Big Red
14.5% ABV
75cl
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Glen Robert & Andrew Scott
- Expected the unexpected from this creative Queensland pair! When Glen and Andrew stumbled upon Shiraz and Viognier vines in need of a little TLC in 2014, they knew they had found the perfect place to begin their La Petite Mort journey.
- Thanks to Angel support, Glen (former research scientist) and Andrew (hospitality guru) have been able to re-vitalise a historic, cool-climate vineyard in the Granite Belt, flexing their sustainable winemaking skills with slow-ripening, hand-picked fruit that packs a flavourful punch!
- From fermenting in terracotta amphora to partially drying grapes, the innovative techniques behind the hidden gems in the La Petite Mort range represent the idea of letting go of restraints and revelling in something new… like Glen and Andrew’s truly artisan wines!
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