Viognier Simonsberg-Paarl 2011
Following the success of our previous vintages, the 2011 Viognier showcases even more upfront fruit and explosive aromas as our previous vintages.
The grapes for this Viognier were picked at optimal ripeness, ensuring the typical peach and apricot aromas.
Allocation: 6 bottles maximum per customer
Tasting Notes
A very expressive Viognier with typical apricot and peach
flavours. Full bodied and delicately balanced with oak. The wine has an off dry level of residual sugar to compliment the full body, which follows through onto the palate.
The wine was bottled under Stelvin closure to ensure optimal freshness
Winemaker Notes
The grapes were crushed in February and the juice was settled in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation took place in 225 l new French and Hungarian oak barrels, as well as in stainless steel tanks. Post fermentation, the wine was aged on the lees for a few months in 225 l oak barrels.
Cultivars
100% Viognier
Wine of Origin
Simonsberg-Paarl
Aging Potential
Drink Now or through to 2018
Wine Specifications
Alcohol: 14.5 % TA: 6.8 g/L pH: 3.29 Residual Sugar: 9.5 g/L
Food Pairing
Fantastic food wine complimenting a wide variety of spicy Thai / Asian / curry dishes. Also goes well with cheese dishes, pasta and richer seafood. Definitely a conversation wine!
