Q&A with an Industry Insider, Kailash Gurnani | Sommelier India

Brinda Gill speaks to Kailash Gurnani of York Vineyards about the York Shiraz Viognier 2018 blend, recently launched in the market.

How did you decide to produce a Shiraz-Viognier blend?
The York Shiraz Viognier is a New World style inspired from the blend made in Côte Rôtie in the Northern Rhône Valley. I first came across this blend when studying viticulture and oenology in Australia (2006-2010) and it stayed at the back of my mind. It is unusual to blend red and white wine. Further, I was intrigued as the viognier allowed the shiraz to retain its acidity much better than a 100% shiraz. Much later – when we decided to explore a new wine and a new style – I thought a shiraz-viognier blend would be a new wine experience for wine lovers as many of them already enjoyed our shiraz.

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