Hello flavour! The Johnny Q Shiraz Viognier has loads of it. The first smell gives intense, fresh, ripe berry flavours with spice and pepper. Then, upon being drawn by the seductive nose, dense, ripe mulberries and undertones of spicy oak open up across the palate. Made from a blend of grapes from Coonawarra and Padthaway, this is such an overachieving fave. Good one, Johnny!

Origin: The first recognised wines were made in the Rhône Valley. Mainly Grown In: One of the most iconic blends in the world, most notably grown in Côte-Rôtie, where Shiraz is known as Syrah, in the northern Rhone Valley. The blend has made a reputation in Australia as well. Key Facts: Shiraz and Viognier go together like spaghetti and meatballs and perhaps this is no coincidence considering that the two grape varieties share the same lineage. This red and white grape varietal blend works so well as Viognier helps give Shiraz a floral lift and vibrancy on the palate. These wines can be made in two main ways, either co-fermented, which means both varieties mixed together through the fermentation process or kept separate and blended once the wines are ready. Fun Fact: Côte-Rôtie only allows Syrah and Viognier to be grown in the region, hence why we have this blend. The region has two sub-regions, Côte Blonde and Côte Brune which were named after the blonde and brown hair colored daughters of a local lord who had two very different personalities.