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Berton Vineyard Winemakers Reserve Riverina Viognier 2021
Berton Vineyard Winemakers Reserve Riverina Viognier 2021
- Country- Australia
- Region- New South Wales
- Grape Varieties- Viognier 100%
- Alcohol by volume- 13.5%
- Case size 12/ 75cl
- ResidualSugar: 3.7
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: No/No
Milk/Eggs: Yes/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Producer- Berton Vineyard
- Fresh and lifted aromas of peach are complemented by floral nuances of jasmine and orange blossom. Flavours intensify on the palate with soft fleshy mandarin and marmalade fruit coming to the fore. The wine finishes with moderate length and hints of apple and spice.
As ripeness was achieved the Riverina Viognier grapes were harvested in the cool of the night to retain freshness and minimize oxidation. The fruit was crushed, destemmed, and chilled to the bag presses. After a gentle pressing the juice was clarified before a slow fermentation at cool temperatures of 14 to 16°C using a carefully selected yeast to optimize lush, varietal flavors. The wine then underwent six to eight weeks' maturation on yeast lees which built mid-palate weight and optimised the expression of soft creamy notes. The Viognier was then blended, filtered, and bottled.
Fresh and lifted aromas of peach are complemented by floral nuances of jasmine and orange blossom. Flavours intensify on the palate with soft fleshy mandarin and marmalade fruit coming to the fore. The wine finishes with moderate length and hints of apple and spice.
Country | Australia |
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Brand | Berton Vineyard |
Vintage | 2021 |
Bottles Per Case | 12 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | No |
Winery | The grapes come from Riverina vineyards surrounding the townships of Griffith and Yenda. The vines are grown in a warm continental climate with mostly dry ripening periods, which provide excellent conditions for grape cultivation. Deep, fertile loam soils provide a great base for healthy vines and grapes with an abundance of flavor. Efficient irrigation methods supply water from the Murrumbidgee River in gravity-fed channel systems. The Viognier blocks are set up on a double wire trellis, allowing good air penetration and bunch distribution, whilst protecting from sunburn. This system also allows good machinery and manual access during pruning, spraying, and harvest. |