Fruit from the ‘Mudbrick’, ‘Shepherds Point’ and ‘Browns’
vineyards, 50% WBP and fully indigenous yeast barrel-fermented to 14.5% alc.
and 3.0 g/L RS, the wine aged 7 months in 33% new French oak barriques with 25%
MLF. Bright, pale straw-yellow colour,
lighter on rim. The nose is elegantly
presented with good volume of white stonefruits, exotic white florals, musk and
honey. The aromatics are pure and build
to form a softly concentrated core revealing apricots, nuts and mineral
detail. Dry to taste and full-bodied,
the flavours of exotic florals, apricots and citrus zest are initially
restrained, but open to show oak and honied notes. The mouthfeel is smooth and near unctuous
with underlying alcohol power and drive, and discreet acidity. This has a harmonious presence that grows in
richness, blossoming in aromatic exoticism.
The wine is carried with power leading to a long and sustained
finish. This is a youthful, smooth and
unctuously rich, exotic Viognier that blossoms in the glass. Serve with seafood, poultry, Asian and Middle
Eastern fare over the next 4+ years. 137
cases made. 18.5+/20 Dec 2014
RRP $48.00