Mellasat Viognier 2017

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Mellasat Vineyards
Main Variety - Viognier
Alcohol - 13.00 %vol
pH - 3.19
RS - 2.1 g/l
Appellation - Paarl

Characteristics

Type - White


Tasting Notes

Viognier vines as a variety are traditionally grown on decomposed granite soils. These Viognier grapes were picked at optimum ripeness, and the resultant wine is barrel fermented and matured for eight months. This wine has prominent floral notes of orange blossom on the nose that leads through to peach and apricot flavours on the palate. The wine can also be enjoyed by itself now or cellared for mature drinking.


Ageing Potential

The wine can also be enjoyed by itself now or cellared for mature drinking.

Blend Information

100% Viognier

Food Suggestions

Food pairing suggestions include chilled summer soups, grilled salmon and pan-fried seafood.

About The Harvest

These Viognier grapes were picked at optimum ripeness.

In The Cellar

The resultant wine is barrel fermented and matured for eight months.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Mellasat Viognier 2019 Mellasat Vineyards Viognier
Mellasat Viognier 2018 Mellasat Vineyards Viognier
Mellasat Viognier 2017 Mellasat Vineyards Viognier
Mellasat Viognier 2014 Mellasat Vineyards Viognier
Mellasat Viognier 2016 Mellasat Vineyards Viognier

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