Barramundi Chardonnay Viognier 2018 (6 x 750mL) SA

Description:

Climate

Hot, dry and minimal frost across the region during the period of critical growth leading up to harvest has enabled high quality grapes with intense varietal flavours to be grown. The dry winter did result in reduce yields from some vineyards planted on sandy soils but overall yields were as expected. Large temperature differentials from night to day have resulted in wines with excellent natural sugar/acid balance.

Viticulture

Trained onto two wire vertical trellises with both wires mechanically pruned back to 2 buds. The canopy is managed through reduced water to restrict its vigour and increase both colour and flavour intensity.

Vinification

Harvested during the cool of the night to retain freshness and varietal character, the Chardonnay and Viognier were processed separately. Both were de-stemmed and pressed gently in an airbag press to release juice without extracting too much tannin.

The juices were clarified before being inoculated with specifically chosen yeast strains designed to bring out the varietal characters of the wines.

The wines were then stored in stainless steel and stirred on lees to create texture and mouthfeel before being blended together, fined, finished and bottled.

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Climate

Hot, dry and minimal frost across the region during the period of critical growth leading up to harvest has enabled high quality grapes with intense varietal flavours to be grown. The dry winter did result in reduce yields from some vineyards planted on sandy soils but overall yields were as expected. Large temperature differentials from night to day have resulted in wines with excellent natural sugar/acid balance.

Viticulture

Trained onto two wire vertical trellises with both wires mechanically pruned back to 2 buds. The canopy is managed through reduced water to restrict its vigour and increase both colour and flavour intensity.

Vinification

Harvested during the cool of the night to retain freshness and varietal character, the Chardonnay and Viognier were processed separately. Both were de-stemmed and pressed gently in an airbag press to release juice without extracting too much tannin.

The juices were clarified before being inoculated with specifically chosen yeast strains designed to bring out the varietal characters of the wines.

The wines were then stored in stainless steel and stirred on lees to create texture and mouthfeel before being blended together, fined, finished and bottled.

Region:
SA - Other South Australian
State:
South Australia
Country:
Australia

Expert Reviews

1 Commended - International Wine Challenge Trance 1, 2019

Winery Tasting Notes

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Colour

Light straw with a green hue.

Nose

Strong varietal aromas of honeysuckle, nectarine and orange blossom.

Palate

Fresh acidity and creamy mouth with flavours of nectarine and peach. Good length and mineral finish.

Serve at

6°-10°C now or with careful storage may enjoyed for up to three years.

Foods that complement this Chardonnay Viognier are

Roasted guinea fowl with lemon, garlic and rosemary. Fresh grilled prawns (shrimp) or seared scallops.

Medals & Trophies

Gold

CWSA - China 2019 & WWSA

Women’s Wine and Spirit Awards 2019

MIWC -  Melbourne International Wine Competition 2020

Asia Wine Challenge 2020

Bronze

IWSC - Int. Wine & Spirit Competition 2019

Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2020

Other Information

  • 2018 vintage
  • 6 x 750mL units
  • SA - Other South Australian, South Australia
  • Screwcap closure
  • 14% alc.

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