Review: Yalumba Y Series Shiraz/Viognier, 2004

Nose was floral, fruit, but with alcohol/medicinal qualities - not terribly pleasant, and rather weak. Black cherry, vanilla, and ripe fruit are smooth in taste, but finish with a sour fruit twist - not a finish I care for in particular. I'm going to hold out hope that it will aerate/decant well. I was disappointed because I so looked forward to the blend of Shiraz and Viognier ever since first reading about it - seems like such a great combination, but perhaps the Shiraz needs to be better first.