Brampton Viognier 2008

Name: Brampton Viognier 2008
Brand: Brampton
SKU: 20740

The aromatics are splendid: springtime perfumery, fresh ginger, peaches, apricots and honeysuckle. The palate is waxy and delicate yet with an underlying strength and focus. Aromas follow effortlessly onto the rich palate.

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variety : Viognier [ 100% Viognier ]

winery : Brampton Wines

winemaker : Randolph Christians

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.11 % vol rs : 1.9 g/l pH : 3.39 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : White style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : 6 years from vintage

in the vineyard : Cultivar: 100% Viognier
Situation: Coastal Region
Altitude: 100 m
Distance from sea: 35 km
Soil type: Decomposed Granite (Hutton/Tukulu)
Rootstock: R101-14
Age of vines: 9-11 Years
Trellising: Vertically shoot positioned & Bush vines
Pruning: 2 Bud spur-pruned
Irrigation: Drip irrigation

about the harvest: Harvested: February 2008
Grape analysis
Acidity: 4.74 g/l
pH: 3.64
Sugar: 25° Balling
Yield: 35 hl/ha

in the cellar : Small parcels of judiciously chosen fruit were harvested by hand, 65% of the total volume was tank fermented and the balance fermented and matured in 4th fill 225 litre barrels for 4 months with regular lees stirring to capture the aromatics of the wine.

Oak used: 225 litre 4th fill barrels
Bottled: November 2008
Production: 6 200 cases x 6 x 750ml

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