Yalumba The Virgilius 2015, Eden Valley, Australia

Tasted blind, you probably wouldn’t pick this as a New World wine. Reminiscent to a Condrieu, the main feature here is elegance and proper varietal character. Crisp, perfectly clear, yet feels unforced and natural. Tangerine and ginger on the nose and palate, it’s maybe less aromatic than the French siblings. Moderate acidity and a slightly oily texture, just how it should be – not ruined by added acid. It has class, drinks well – I just hoped a bit more complexity from this famous wine.

 
Rating: very good, 89 points
Price: £40 (bought at Winedirect UK)
Recommendation: quite pricey, but if you haven’t tasted it yet, it’s worth a try, just to see what Australia is capable of delivering in Viognier.
Drinking window: now-2021