2008 'GILLS FARM' VIOGNIER

Colour: Medium green/gold – bright.

Aromas: Attractive and quite subtle aromas of white peach, nectarine and honeysuckle florals. Shows just a hint of oak and struck match character that adds complexity and underlines the “hands off” old world style approach to its vinification.

Palate: A medium bodied lush palate of stone fruit and tropicals with good mouthfeel and richness - the layers of texture building the more you get into it.

Summary: Not a big over ripe, “oily” style and consequently makes a nice drink on its own, but obviously a much better proposition with food. Ready to drink upon release, but a couple of years in the cellar won’t detract.

Technical Information

Variety: 100% Viognier

Vintage: 2009

Region: 100% Clare Valley (estate grown)

Alcohol/Vol: 13.5%

Acidity: 6.0g/L TA

pH: 3.40

Residual Sugar: 2.3 g/L

Fermentation: Half barrel fermentation in French. Wild yeast fermentation.

Past Vintages

Viognier 2008

Viognier 2006

Viognier 2004

Viognier 2003

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