Mellasat Viognier 2018

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Mellasat Vineyards
Main Variety - Viognier
Alcohol - 13.99 %vol
pH - .
RS - 4.9 g/l
Total Acid - 6.8 g/l
Appellation - Paarl

Characteristics

Type - White
Style - Dry
Body - Medium
Taste - Fragrant


Accolades

2021 - Platter's - 4 Stars 
2021 - Viognier Challenge - Gold

Tasting Notes

2018 vintage is  carefully wooded to retain varietal character while adding layers of complexity. Soft acidity on stonefruit finish.

Ageing Potential

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

Blend Information

100% Viognier

Food Suggestions

Chilled summer soups, grilled salmon and pan-fried

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.

Additional Information

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.


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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