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Lourensford Estate Winemaker's Selection Viognier 2008

Light straw colour ( from barrel fermentation) with youthful green tinge. Flavours of dry peach, quinces and fresh apricots. A rich, textured Viognier with a refreshing acidity on the finish.

Cape Malay / Spicy
variety : Viognier [ 100% Viognier ]
winemaker : Chris Joubert
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.49 g/l  pH : 3.7  ta : 6.46 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Ageing potential 3-5 years from vintage date.

in the vineyard : Altitude: 100 - 200m above sea level
Age of vines: 8 years
Origin: Stellenbosch
Soil: Situated on Sweetwater soil profiles

about the harvest: Harvested in March 2008.
in the cellar : Gentle crushing of cool grapes and immediate mash cooling through to the press. Low extraction rates maintained and juice settled overnight at 15°C. Cold fermentation (13°C) with chosen yeast strains followed by a short lees contact time. Transfer, during fermentation, of a portion into 300 litre Hungarian and French oak barrels and wood maturation for 6 months. The Viognier is 30% wood matured in new oak barrels.

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Lourensford Estate Winemaker's Selection Viognier 2008
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