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TW Viogner 2005 |
| Wine Description |
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This elegant varietal has been barrel fermented and then tank integrated to maintain perfect balance of fruit and oak expressing the flavours from Gisborne's famed Golden slope terroir. |
| Winemakers Notes |
Paul and Geordie have hand picked a small volume of their exceptionally ripe Viognier with optimum fruit character. This elegant varietal has been barrel fermented and then tank integrated to maintain perfect balance of fruit and oak expressing the flavours from Gisborne's famed Golden slope terroir.
This wine was fermented in 3 year old French barriques, under a medium temperature ferment reaching 18 degrees at the hottest point. This fattens out the palate, giving oiliness and richness to the wine. The wine spent 8 weeks on lees, being stirred every week giving richness complexity. |
| WineMaker:
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Anita Ewart-Croy |
| Region:
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Gisborne
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| Cellaring:
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Up to 3 years. |
| Food
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A wide variety of seafood, expecially Scallops, and Thai cuisine. |
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