2023 Vinework Viognier

Colour:Pale straw

Nose:The bouquet of this aromatic Viognier has an array of apricots, lemon curd lanolin, musk stick and ginger spice, all wonderfully complemented and enhanced by rose petal florals.

Palate:The palate is supple with a soft natural acidity complemented by a great depth of flavour and textural phenolics. Primary flavours of melon, peach, and ripe pear drive the profile of this Viognier with a subtle and complexing influence of sweet nutmeg spice. Overall, this Viognier shows classic richness and fruit drive with a long, beeswax like, dry textured finish.

Varietal:Viognier (100%)

Vintage:2023

Region:Margaret River

Conditions:The growing season began with a late budburst after a relatively cold winter with reasonable rainfall. The cool, wet spring which followed meant an extended flowering period for early bloomers, but with good fruit-set for most varieties resulting in yields which were generally higher than average. There was a complete lack of Marri blossom leading up to and during harvest which meant that bird pressure was extreme. Bird-netting and monitoring was vital this season! A very dry, mild summer offered perfect ripening conditions and harvest began mid-February. There wasn’t any significant rain to speak of at all throughout the white harvest. In summary, 2023 will be remembered as an excellent vintage in Margaret River.

Alcohol:14.1%

Bottle Size:750ml

pH:3.28

Winemaking Notes:The Viognier was harvested in the cold of night and pressed gently to maintain purity and aromatic vibrancy. After settling, the batch was fermented in tank at a cool temperature using an aromatic yeast strain to preserve the primary fruit characteristics. This was followed by a short duration of oak maturation post ferment and SO2 prior to an early bottle preparation.