Eighty Acres
Eighty Acres
Shiraz Viognier 2008
| Region: | Clare Valley |
A distinctive medium-bodied wine that displays rich plum fruit flavours with a touch of spice and a fine persistent finish.
Download Full Winemaker Note
On release, the wine is a medium deep red with purple hues.
Wine Bouquet
This wine has an intense aroma of lifted spice and dark blood plums along with subtle apricot character. Underlying aromas of vanilla, and cherry’s dipped in dark chocolate add to the complexity of the aroma.
Wine Palate
The wine is medium bodied and quite juicy in texture. It has a delicacy and displays sweet, concentrated fruit flavours of juicy plums and blackberry, along with subtle spicy apricot. This is a well integrated and balanced wine with an enjoyable persistence to the finish.
Cellaring Notes
The wine is crafted for immediate enjoyment but will also cellar in ideal conditions up to 2011.
| Acidity: | 6.01 g/L |
| Alcohol Percent: | 13.8% |
| PH: | 3.6 |
| Region: | Clare Valley |
| Residual Sugar: | 3.6 g/L |
Asian Spare Ribs
Food type: Asian, Beef, Pork
Enrich your favourite pork or beef ribs with the spice and flavour of Asia. Whites, like an ...
Bean and Corn Burritos
Food type: Mexican, Vegetarian
A scrumptious Mexican-style vegetarian fiesta, delicious beans and corn and spicy chilli.
Beef Poached in Red Wine
Food type: Beef
This recipe calls for a fair lug of wine, so it’s important to use something good. Our Wakefield ...
Chargrilled Steak with Peri Peri Sauce
Food type: Beef
Explore the heat of spicy peri peri chilli sauce. A full bodied red, like shiraz, fits excellently ...
Chickpea & Spicy Chorizo Tapas
Food type: Pork, Spanish
Enjoy spicy Spanish flavours of chorizo sauasage, chickpea and fresh herbs with this highly ...
Easy Beef Lasagne
Food type: Beef, Italian, Pasta
Try this delicious meal which is great for feeding a group of friends or your family. Otherwise you ...
Italian Pasta Salad
Food type: Antipasto, Cheese, Italian, Pasta
Rich roasted vegetables, a zesty vinaigrette sauce and a delicious combination of cheeses make for ...
Kangaroo Meatballs with Garlic and Basil Tomato sauce
Food type: Duck/Game, Italian, Pasta
Enjoy this simple, quick and very flavoursome dish of Kangaroo meatballs in a rich tomato basil ...
Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Stacks
Food type: Italian, Vegetarian
Impress your friends with this incredibly simple intensely flavoursome dish of Mozzarella, tomato ...
Paprika Beef
Food type: Beef, Soups
Beef, vegetables and spices combine to produce this vibrant feast. Match the feast with your ...
Pasta al Amatriciana
Food type: Italian, Pasta
The flavours of spicy vine-ripened tomato and smokey bacon come together in amatriciana sauce.
Roasted Vegetable Pizza
Food type: Pizza
A fresh, exciting gourmet pizza, featuring glorious feta cheese and tasty roasted vegetables. A ...
Spicy Spaghetti Marinara
Food type: Italian, Pasta, Seafood
A spicy Italian seafood classic, here now for you to enjoy at home. Incorporating fresh fish, ...
Spicy Spanish Paella
Food type: Chicken, Spanish
A traditional Spanish favourite with a long history. This paella combines chicken, seafood, chorizo ...
Traditional Eggplant Parmigiana
Food type: Italian, Vegetarian
For a taste of real Italian flavour try this tasty, cheesy Parmigiana.
Traditional Irish Stew
Food type: Beef, Soups
A hearty, winter warmer. Full of hearty beef and nourishing vegetables.
Venison with Red Wine Sauce
Food type: Duck/Game
The tastes of red wine and black plum surround gamey venison in a surprising treat.
| Range | Variety | Vintage | Show Name | Year | Class | Award |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | Royal Adelaide Wine Show | 2011 | 46 | Bronze |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | Royal Queensland Wine Show | 2011 | Bronze | |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | Sydney Royal Wine Show | 2011 | 11 | Bronze |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | Japan Wine Challenge | 2010 | Bronze | |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | International Value Awards Canada | 2010 | Judges Choice | |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | New Zealand International Wine Competition | 2011 | Silver | |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | International Wine Challenge | 2012 | Silver | |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | Clare Valley Regional Wine Show | 2010 | 10 | Bronze |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | New Zealand International Wine Show | 2011 | 18a | Silver |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | International Wine Challenge | 2011 | Bronze | |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | Royal Hobart Wine Show | 2010 | 62 | Bronze |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | Syrah Du Monde | 2011 | Silver | |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | International Wine & Spirit Competition | 2011 | Silver | |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | Japan Wine Challenge | 2011 | Bronze | |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | Clare Valley Regional Wine Show | 2011 | 20 | Bronze |
| Eighty Acres | Shiraz Viognier | 2008 | International Wine & Spirit Competition | 2010 | Silver |
Reviews for 0
Clare Valley and Surrounding Regions
Eighty Acres Shiraz Viognier 20083 starsn/a, Winestate, August 2010
Clare Valley and Surrounding Regions
Mulberry nose with a spicy floral lift. Very spicy palate with silky-soft tannins.World's greatest shiraz challenge
Eighty Acres Shiraz Viognier 20083.5 starsn/a, Winestate, October 2010
World's greatest shiraz challenge
Mocha nose with a touch of violets, and a youthful tarry/licorice/coffee palate. Just needs a little more time.
Eighty Acres Shiraz Viognier 200887/100Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, December 2010
Deep garnet-purple colored, 2008 Eighty Acres Shiraz Viognier gives a moderate intensity of ripe blackberry, blueberry and anise aromas with supporting notes of cassia, mace and cumin seed. Full bodied and fruity in the mouth, it has crisp acid and a medium level of rounded tannins, going long and spicy in the finish. Drinking now, it should remain delicious through 2014.
Eighty Acres Shiraz Viognier 200889/100WBM, March 2011
The combined effect of the co-fermented white viognier and oak gives this wine plenty of aromatic lift - alongside very dark plums and deep wet earth stuff. The palate rolls out quite smoothly and delivers plenty of ultra-ripe dark plum and berry flavour with ripe, ripe tannins. Drink nowShiraz/Syrah Category report - Some like it hot
Eighty Acres Shiraz Viognier 2008Joelle Thomson, Drinks Biz, July 2011
Shiraz/Syrah Category report - Some like it hot
This new vintage is outstandingly the best I've yet tried of this wine, which is part of the world's first 100% carbon neutral wine range in accordance with the international standard for lifecycle assessment ISO14044
Eighty Acres Shiraz Viognier 200888/100James Halliday, 1004 Wines Under $20, November 2011
Tight family involvement (and ownership) saw Taylors becoming a foundling member of Australia's First Families of Wine, and it's marketing strategies have always been among those of the leaders of the pack. Here, the wine is certified carbon neutral under ISO standards. It is easy drinking, with bright juicy red and black fruits on the light-to medium-bodied palate. Blending conscience with pleasure will be a good cocktail for some.Clare Valley and Surrounding Regions
Eighty Acres Shiraz Viognier 20083 starsWinestate, August 2012
Clare Valley and Surrounding Regions
Complex nose and soft and fleshy in the mouth, and full of tarry, menthol fruit.World's greatest shiraz challenge
Eighty Acres Shiraz Viognier 20083 starsWinestate, September 2012
World's greatest shiraz challenge
Toasty, earthy, berry bouquet and lots of stewed fruit flavours tempered with viognier softness.