Sutherland Viognier Roussanne 2024
An abundance of fresh fruit and floral aromas ranges from fragrant white peach and dried pear to vibrant citrus blossom and spicy jasmine. A multi-facetted palate zinging with flavour and good acidity: ripe peach and apricot mingle joyously with the creamy character and the nuttiness of almond. This wine artfully blended to offer vivacity as well as elegance and finesse.
Food Pairing
French onion soup, peach-glazed pork chops & roasted barramundi fillets.
All Vintages
R265.00
Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
| Varietal | 85% Viognier / 15% Roussanne |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10.6 t/ha & 9.9 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
| Vintage | Smaller lighter yield, with exceptional fruit quality. |
| Picking date | 21 Feb 2024 & 20 Feb 2024 |
| Grape sugar | 21.7 - 22°B (Viognier) & 22.1 - 22.9°B (Roussanne) |
| Acidity | 5.3 g/l (Viognier) & 5.7 g/l (Roussanne) |
| pH at harvest | 3.3 (Viognier) / 3.3 (Roussanne) |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | Opale & Vivace |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 17-20 °C |
| Method | Alcoholic fermentation in barrel. Aged for 10 months on gross lees with the lees being stirred every fortnight. Fermented and matured in 3rd and 4th fill barrels. |
Wine Details
| Residual sugar | 2.3 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.37 |
| Total acid | 6.2 g/l |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Blend | 85% Viognier 15% Roussanne |
The Current Range
Sutherland Viognier Roussanne 2024
Sutherland Chardonnay 2023
Sutherland Riesling 2026
Sutherland Grenache Rosé 2026
Sutherland Pinot Noir 2023
Sutherland Grenache 2023
Sutherland Syrah 2022
Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Sutherland Anna Chardonnay 2021
Sutherland Lisa Grenache 2021
Sutherland Emily Petit Verdot 2022
Sutherland Sarah Red 2020
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