
Sutherland Viognier Roussanne 2019
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.
Food Pairing
Lends itself to spicy foods such as Thai cuisine.
All Vintages

R200.00
Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
Varietal | 85% Viognier / 15% Roussanne |
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Root stock | 101-14 |
Soil type | Bokkeveld Shale & Glenrosa |
Age of vines | Planted 2005, 2006 |
Plant density | 2500 vines/ha |
Trellising | 7 wire Perold with moveable foliage wires |
Pruning | Spur |
Yield | Viognier 10.3 t/ha / Roussanne 10.1 t/ha |
Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
Vintage | Cool weather conditions constituted smaller more concentrated berries, leading to wines with great natural acidity and flavour. |
Picking date | 27 February (Viognier) & 6 March (Roussanne) |
Grape sugar | 22.7 °B (Viognier) & 22.7 °B (Roussanne) |
Acidity | 5.97 g/l (Viognier) & 5.03 g/l (Roussanne) |
pH at harvest | 3.4 (Viognier) / 3.32 (Roussanne) |
Winemaking Practices
Yeasts | QA23 / Melody |
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Fermentation temp | 15 °C |
Method | Alcoholic 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. |
Wine Details
Residual sugar | 2.7 g/l |
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pH | 3.26 |
Total acid | 6.5 g/l |
Alcohol | 13.5% |
Blend | 85% Viognier 15% Roussanne |
The Current Range


Sutherland Viognier Roussanne 2019

Sutherland Chardonnay 2020

Sutherland Riesling 2021

Sutherland Grenache Rosé 2022

Sutherland Pinot Noir 2019

Sutherland Syrah 2019

Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Sutherland Chardonnay Reserve 2016

Sutherland Grenache Reserve 2016

Sutherland Petit Verdot Reserve 2020
Available Sep 2022
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