Goats do Roam White 2010

Intense aromas of soft pear and litchi accompanied by floral notes and cocnut hints. A rounded palate shows rich apricot and marzipan with a slight oily texture on the finish, balanced well by fruit-driven freshness.

variety : Viognier [ 68% Viognier, 17% Crouchen Blanc, 15% Roussanne ]

winery : Fairview Wines

winemaker : Anthony de Jager

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 4.8 g/l pH : 3..42 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : White style : Off Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

in the vineyard : The fruit for this wine is sourced from a number of vineyards in the Western Cape. Viognier is predominantly from vineyards on the slopes of Paarl Mountain, grown on decomposed granite soils. Grenache Blanc is from vineyards in the Piekenierskloof Mountains, near Citrusdal.

about the harvest: First three weeks of February 2010.

in the cellar : Grapes are picked once optimal ripeness has been reached. Most of the Viognier was whole bunch pressed, while the other varietals were destalked and lightly crushed. All wines were cold fermented in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation the individual components were left on their gross lees for three months prior to racking, blending and bottling for early enjoyment.

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