2023 ‘Vio/Nay’
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92 PTS — Rick VanSickle
“Shows a slightly golden hue in the glass with a nose of fresh-crushed peaches, nectarines, lemon, apple skin, and apricot tart with some savoury/earthy notes. It’s quite bold and sassy on the palate with a slightly oily texture to go with dried apricots, peach preserves, ginger, lemon cream and plenty of juicy acidity keeping it all fresh and lively.
A blend of 80% Viognier from Grimsby Hillside and 20% Chardonnay from our farm. Chardonnay was hand destemmed and fermented in-field. Punched down twice daily for a quick, hot ferment. Pressed and aged in glass demijohns for 10 months. Viognier was whole-cluster pressed after one day of maceration. Put to neutral barrels on original lees for 10 months. Wild ferment, botttled unfined and unfiltered with 22ppm S02.
Aromatics of sun-kissed peaches, creamy lemon and a dash of spice. Wonderful delicate fruit profile. The palate has beautiful weight from the Viognier, which is balanced with a touch of tannins and acidity from the Chardonnay.