2009 "Isis Vineyard" Viognier An emerging variety sourced by Jane Brook for its aromatic uniqueness from Isis Vineyard in Chittering Valley. |  |
Variety
Viognier |
Alcohol
14.3% |
Harvest Date
February 2009 |
Bottling Date
August 2009 |
Release Date
December 2009 |
Palate
The palate is viscous & juicy with great body, balanced acidity, fresh finish & generous length of flavour including candied apricot and pear. |
Bouquet
The 2009 Viognier displays attractive lifted characters of orange blossom, pear & musk on the nose. |
Colour
Pale straw | greenish tinge |
Source
Perth Hills |
Oak Treatment
Complexity has been added through 35% barrel fermentation in French oak. |
Vintage Characteristics
The 2009 vintage in Perth Hills was late with moderate ripening conditions. In the white wines, good natural refreshing acidity was experienced which has resulted in sensational wines. |
Serving Suggestions
This fragrant wine is the perfect match for spicy thai seafood, goats cheese tart or a chicken & mushroom fettucine. |
Vinification
The Viognier block was harvested in two lots to increase complexity, structure and flavour profile. After crushing and pressing, the clarified juice was fermented at 12-16 degrees in stainless steel and French oak. |
Senior Winemaker
Mark Baird |
Document
 wm-2009-viog.pdf (112.50 kb) |
