Unquestionably Australia’s flagship Viognier, and has been for many years, the Virgilius sits comfortably with the best made on the planet...

KEN GARGETT
WINE PILOT, 5 MAY 2025

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Rare and Fine

Eden Valley

The Virgilius Viognier 1.5L Magnum

Viognier 2022

$115
1.5L Bottle
In 1980, with help from the Yalumba nursery, the first commercial Viognier vines in Australia were planted on our neighbour's Eden Valley vineyard. Today, old vine Viognier grapes are carefully selected from this special site to craft The Virgilius.
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In 1980, with help from the Yalumba nursery, the first commercial Viognier vines in Australia were planted on our neighbour's Eden Valley vineyard. Today, old vine Viognier grapes are carefully selected from this special site to craft The Virgilius.
Tasting Note Pale gold with green highlights. Aromas of white flowers, fresh apricots, cardamom, white pepper and fresh ginger. Lifted ginger spice is layered on the palate with mineral, sourdough-like texture, apricots and almond savouriness. The hallmark Viognier texture of the palate is clearly evident in this wine. It is complex while at the same time shows purity and restraint that will unwind slowly in the glass and take the imbiber on a sensory journey.
Treatment Two-thirds of this blend comes from the oldest vines planted in 1980, the balance from another vineyard of the same clone that was planted in 2004. Fermented and matured for 10 months in mature French oak puncheons.
1998 2022

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Decanting white wines

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When to drink

The Virgilius, while showing all the virtues of great Viognier as a young wine, will reward cellaring as it evolves in the bottle with even more layers of flavour and aroma. Learn more about cellaring wine.

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Viognier glassware

Experience the full expression of Viognier in a wine glass specially crafted for this varietal. Learn more about glassware.

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International Viognier Day

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The Virgilius Story

The Virgilius is named after the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, 70 – 90 BC. Considered one of the greatest Roman poets, Virgil was a mentor to the first Emperor of Rome, Augustus.

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Grown since 1980 in the cool, elevated slopes of Eden Valley

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