Overview:
Viognier is a classic French grape that grows exceptionally well in the river silt soils of our Fernhill Vineyard. The rich stone fruit characters in this wine are a hallmark of the variety.

Region:
Hawke's Bay

Recommended Food:
This full-bodied wine with nicely balanced acidity is an ideal partner to a wide variety of dishes. Try it with a ham salad, or pan-fried chicken breasts with a mustard/cream sauce

Recommended Cellaring:
1-4 years

Production Notes:
A small portion of the wine was fermented with French oak to add weight and complexity to the palate, and the balance in tank with a selection of different yeast and at different temperatures to add interest while ensuring that varietal aromas were retained. After a few months months on lees the wine was assembled.

Technical Notes:
Alcohol: 12.5%
TA: 6.6g/l
pH: 3.61
Residual Sugar: 2.8g/l

Tasting Notes:
The lifted aromas of peach blossom, honey and biscuit lift appealingly from the glass. The entry is an explosion of apricot and succulent white stone fruits, with delicate rose, glazed pear and spice adding to the depth of the mid palate. Fruit sweetness is well balanced with lively acidity and a full oily palate. This is a nicely focused wine and a beautiful example of a Hawke's Bay Viogner.