Blind Corner Wilyabrup Field Blend Shiraz Viognier 2017 (6 Bottles) Margaret River

by Fine Wine Cellars

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Shiraz-Viognier by another name. Blind Corner’s Field Blend is drawn from a single block of 25-year-old dry-grown Shiraz with one row of Viognier, rooted in the gravel, granite-rich soil of Blind Corner’s Wilyabrup vineyard, certified organic and biodynamic in 2016. When harvested, the single row of Viognier is handpicked separately and sandwiched evenly between the picking bins of Shiraz.

The grapes are foot-crushed in small, half-tonne ferments and hand-plunged up to three times a day. Before ferment is complete, the wine is gently basket pressed to seasoned French oak for ten months. It is then settled out in tank prior to bottling, where it goes to bottle with only minimal sulphites added, maturing for nine months before release.

“… shiraz, again, but this time bolstered with a small addition of viognier. The resulting wine is smooth, supple and fragrant. It’s slick with fleshy cherry and plummy flavours and a lift of light stone-fruit character assumed from the white grape inclusion. It defies many of the dry red shiraz renditions common in Margaret River.” Mike Bennie, Australian Gourmet Traveller

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About Blind Corner

Nestled amidst the coastal flats of Quindalup in Margaret River, Blind Corner is a serene haven bordered by the Indian Ocean, with sandy soils layered with pea gravel, coffee rock, and ironstone. Embracing rigorous organic practices since 2016, Ben and Naomi cultivate their vineyard with care, employing cover crops to enrich the soil and utilizing a finger weeder for meticulous vineyard maintenance. Their dedication extends to the cellar, where they handle everything in-house, from winemaking to bottling, powered by solar energy and homemade biodiesel.

Ben, a passionate vigneron, employs a variety of vessels, including concrete eggs and old barrels, eschewing manipulation and embracing minimal intervention winemaking. Rejecting conventional practices, Blind Corner eschews mobile concentrators, opting instead for natural methods like using Aligoté to maintain freshness in their Chardonnay.

The name Blind Corner reflects the Goulds’ unconventional approach to winemaking, emphasizing organic certification and accessible pricing. Their eclectic range exudes energy and a bohemian spirit, offering wines that are approachable, delicious, and true to their down-to-earth ethos.

The journey to Blind Corner began with Ben and Naomi’s desire for a vineyard where their children could roam freely. Inspired by a European vineyard tour, they blend old-world techniques with modern knowledge, continuously refining their craft. Their expansion includes a second vineyard, complete with a bottling line, and additions like a biodynamic vegetable garden, beehives, and free-range chickens, embodying their commitment to sustainability and self-sufficiency.

Though their journey hasn’t been without challenges, Ben and Naomi are proud to share their wines with fellow enthusiasts, embracing transparency and inviting others to join them on their journey toward a better world.

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