Sutherland Viognier / Roussanne 2015
Pretty aromas of sun ripened apricots, peaches and a hint of spring blossoms are so typical of our Viognier and Roussanne blend. Ripe summer fruit flavours and good acidity are complimented by this wine's excellent texture and complexity; a prefect accompaniment to mildly spicy dishes.
Maturation
Will keep improving for three years from vintage.
Food Pairing
Lends itself to spicy foods such as Thai cuisine.
Tasting Notes
| Varietal | Viognier / Roussanne |
|---|---|
| Root stock | 101-14 |
| Soil type | Tukulu / Glenrosa |
| Age of vines | Planted 2005, 2006 |
| Plant density | 2500 vines/ha |
| Trellising | 7 wire Perold with moveable foliage wires |
| Pruning | Spur |
| Yield | Viognier 15 t/ha / Roussanne 12 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
| Vintage | A wet start to the season delaying harvest and putting extra pressure on the cellar. The resultant wines show great purity and finesse. |
| Picking date | 28 February to 4 March 2014 |
| Grape sugar | 22.2 °B (Viognier) & 21.9 °B (Roussanne) |
| Acidity | 5.05 g/l (Viognier) & 6.26 g/l (Roussanne) |
| pH at harvest | 3.48 (Viognier) / 3.3 (Roussanne) |
| Yeasts | D522 |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 15 °C |
| Method | Alcoholic and 100% malolactic fermentation in barrel. Aged for 10 months on gross lees with the lees being stirred every fortnight. Fermented and matured in 2nd and 3rd fill barrels. |
| Residual sugar | 2.5 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.24 |
| Total acid | 6.0 g/l |
| Alcohol | 12.89% |
| Blend | 70% Viognier 30% Roussanne |
| Maturation | 2017 - 2021 |
Pretty aromas of sun ripened apricots,peaches and a hint of spring blossoms are so typical of our Viognier and Roussanne blend. Ripe summer fruit flavours and good acidity are complimented by this wine’s excellent texture and complexity; a prefect accompaniment to mildly spicy dishes.