The Spee'Wah Crooked Mick Viognier

Grape variety: 100% Viognier

Alcohol by volume: 13.5 %.

Vinification: Harvested during the cool of the night to retain freshness and varietal character, the Viognier was then de-stemmed and pressed gently in an airbag press to release juice without extracting too much tannin.

The juice was then clarified before being inoculated with specifically chosen yeast strains designed to bring out the varietal characters of the wine. Fermentation was in stainless steel tanks and temperatures were kept between 14°C and 16°C to allow for a longer ferment, again, in order to retain freshness and allow for maximum aromatic production.

The wine was then stored in stainless steel stirred on lees to create texture and mouthfeel, before being fined, finished and bottled.

Tasting notes: Colour:  Light straw Nose:  Pungent flower bouquet, jasmine and honeysuckle with a touch of orange blossom and apricot. Palate:  The mouth has rich flavours of ripe apricot and peach which match with the good acidity of this wine. Serve fresh and young.

Foods that complement with Viognier are: Moroccan tagine, coronation chicken, seared scallops, gruyere cheese.