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SKU 858059
$50.70/case
$8.45/bottle
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An outstanding example showing tropical fruits aromatics with supreme balance. A great intensity of fruit with seductive peach and white floral notes. Elegant with a silky texture; one of the finest of its class and style. (Platinum) – DWWA 2017
Although primarily associated with the Rhone region of France, the precise origins of the Viognier grape variety are unknown, and the subject of much debate. However, these fine and delicate green skinned grapes are an important varietal for many of France's most elegant white wines, and they are quickly beginning to spread around the New World, too, where wineries are discovering their unique qualities and unusual character. Viognier grapes are notoriously difficult to grow, due to the fact they are highly susceptible to mildew, but wineries persevere with them nonetheless, producing wines which are highly aromatic and have a great, fruit-forward character. Their delicate aroma suggests sweetness due to its flowery, sappy nature, but the wine itself generally very dry and crisp, and full of summery, light and refined qualities.
Country
Greece
As one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world, Greece has millenia of experience and expertise when it comes to viticulture, and has developed a set of flavors and characteristics which are found nowhere else on earth. The ancient Greeks revered and deified wine, and were the first true innovators in the history of wine, adding everything from seawater to honey and spices in order to find exciting new taste combinations and aromas. Today, Greek wines are just as varied, although far more refined and sophisticated than their ancient counterparts. The practice of enhancing Greek wines with aromatic substances never left the country, though, as can be seen in the popular Retsina wines, which use pine resin to provide their unique taste and aroma combinations. There is far more to Greek wine than merely Retsina, however, and the vast variety on offer is a testament to the expertise of Greek wineries making the most of the wonderful climate, terrain and grape varietals they work with.
Region
Macedonia
DC95pts
Decanter
An outstanding example showing tropical fruits aromatics with supreme balance. A great intensity of fruit with seductive peach and white floral notes. Elegant with a silky texture; one of the finest of its class and style. (Platinum) - DWWA 2017
WA91pts
Wine Advocate
The 2016 Viognier was aged for approximately 22 weeks in French barriques (one-third new, second and third use). It comes in at 14% alcohol. This is a beauty this year. It is obviously an oaked wine, but the concentrated mid-palate soaks up the wood very well. Its balance is very good, and it should get even better with another 6 to 12 months in the bottle. Focused and lingering, this does nicely, retaining elegance while seeming tight and a little tense. It should age pretty well, too. Sourced from 15-year-old vines, there were 500 cases produced.
Winery Notes
The floral variety of Viognier was initially planted on the estate in 1993 in collaboration with the Agriculture School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Following skin contact in cold and fermentation in French oak barrels, the wine is allowed to mature for several months with its lees to enhance its rich creaminess and mouthfeel. Intense gold in colour, it exhibits an aroma of apricot, peach, and smoky accents in its long aftertaste.
This wine can be aged. Best served chilled (10–12 °C).
1.5Ltr
