Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Viognier from South Africa: Spice Route Viognier 2007


This vineyard is still young, yet the 2007 is a complex full style of Viognier. All of the wine was matured in barrels, but only 6 and 7 year old French oak was used, making the oaking very subtle and allowing the fruit flavours to come to the fore. This wine will be at its best around 2 years after the vintage.

Colour: Vibrant golden hue.

Aroma: Classic Viognier nose, showing apricots and stone fruit. Mineral notes mingle with fragrance and subtle hints of spice.

Palate: Rich rounded palate, with good depth of fruit following through from the nose. Crisp finish.

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