2020 Mary le Bow Viognier
£14.50 / Per Bottle
An aromatic nose, bursting with apple blossom & orange zest. On the palate, a mouthful of ripe mandarin, lime zest, peaches & cream with a twist of ginger.
Varietals
2020 Viognier
Viognier from 16 year old vines (planted in 2004) on Ruggeri and Richter 99, 2 picks for ripeness and freshness; Chenin Blanc from Wellington. Grapes were sorted, destemmed under CO2 to open top fermenters. Cold soak under CO2 for 2-3 days, fermented with wild yeasts at cool temperatures (11-13C) with one punch down daily; presses in a traditional basket press straight to barrel; partial malolactic fermentation and occasional barrel stirring; 6 months in barrel, with 15% new oak. 2 rackings prior to bottling on 27 November 2020.
Go Aromatic – Creamy, aromatic curries like kormas or spicy Thai/Indonesian dishes work amazingly well. This is a bold wine, with huge aromatics and creamy texture. Try shell fish like lobster on the BBQ with a mayonnaise sauce, or potato bake with bacon bits, coriander and hollandaise.
Can be enjoyed now or cellar at a cool temperature for 5-10 years.
| 2022 | Platter’s Wine Guide 2023 | 4.5 Stars |
| 2019 | Platter’s Wine Guide 2021 | 4.5 Stars |
| Viognier Challenge 2021 | Gold | |
| Wine Magazine, South Africa | 91 Points |
