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The Bees Viognier 2021

R150,00

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Certified organic by ECOCERT SA ZA-BIO154

Blend: 100% Viognier

Deliciously fragrant with notes of pineapple and almond. Smooth and balanced finish with lingering orange blossom.

Blend information

100% Viognier – made from certified organic grapes

Tasting notes

Deliciously fragrant with notes of pineapple and almond. Smooth and balanced finish with lingering orange blossom.

Food suggestions

Full flavoured dishes such as tuna carpaccio, grilled line fish with cordiander, lime, and ginger. Chicken with citrus and chilli, or Thai green curry.

Vineyard: 27 Hectares
Viticulture: Dry land and Organic (certified 2012)
Vintage Production: 2500 L (3300 bottles)
Yields: 6 tons per Hectare
Soils: Glenrosa and Oakleaf
Trellis: Perold 5 wires

Vinification

Destemmed, pressed in a basket press, and allowed to clarify before naturally fermenting in stainless steel and egg-shaped tanks. Aged in stainless steel for 6 months. The wine is unfiltered and unfined to ensure maximum flavour and mouthfeel.

Ageing potential

The wine is drinking well now and will continue to improve in the bottle for another 2 years or more.

Wine Analysis

Alcohol RS TA pH FSO2 TSO2
12.5% 1.2 g/l 5.9 g/l 3.21 23 mg/l 80 mg/l