Winemaker and winery: Natasha Mooney, Fox Gordon.

Grape variety: 90% Viognier and 10% Sauvignon Blanc.

Region: Mount Lofty, Adelaide.

Viticulture/Vinification: Shallow and stony soils. Individual bunches were handpicked as they ripened. 90% of the Viognier was tank fermented and 10% barrel fermented. The wine spent four months on its gross lees after fermentation. 5% of the wine was aged in large new oak barrels for five months. Minimally filtered and cold stabilised. Bottling took place in July 2008.

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Interesting, savoury aroma. Sweet, ripe grapefruit flavours. Lovely but the alcohol is just a hint too warm.
14%
02/04/09

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