Deetlefs Signature Viognier - New Vintage Release

Grilled chicken, smoked chicken salad, brie & goat’s milk cheese. Fish with lemon butter, Green Thai curry

Medium yellow color. Concentrated nose of apricot, honeysuckle, orange blossom and spice. Extremely rich tangerine zest with apricot and peach on the pallet, soft acidity accompanied by a smooth saline finish. Development of layers opening up on the pallet showing off the varietals age ability A smooth on entry floral start, with an alluring aftertaste, opening layers and building complexity.

Harvested at a later stage to showcase the fruit and floral characters of Viognier. The juice was separated into 4 different processes which later became the building blocks to a blend evolving in character and depth. Each style bringing its own unique profile into play. No sulphur added prior to fermentation. The wine spends a further 9 months sur lie on the full lees. One portion of the grapes are spontaneously fermented dry on the skins to ensure the wine has enough texture.