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Andrew Murray Vineyards Santa Barbera County Viognier 2021
Andrew Murray Vineyards Santa Barbera County Viognier 2021
- Grapes Viognier 100%
- Country USA
- Region California Santa Barbara County
- Abv 13.5 %
- Dry/Sweet value: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
Residual Sugar: 0
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker: Andrew Murray
- Closure Diam
- This Viognier is an exquisite example of a cool-climate varietal, showcasing delicate floral notes intertwined with luscious honey and vibrant citrus aromas. The opulent, textured wine delivers an uplifting, refreshing finish that lingers on the palate. A stunning cool-climate Viognier showing delicate floral notes layered with honey and citrus aromas, an opulent texture, and an uplifting fresh finish.
Whole clusters were pressed straight into stainless tanks and cooled overnight before being racked off the gross lees. Fermentation took place in a combination of stainless and older French oak barrels. A long, slow fermentation lasted up to 45 days to preserve aromatic freshness. The wine was then racked into neutral barrels for nine months of maturation.
This is a stunning expression of cool-climate Viognier. It shows delicate floral notes layered with honey and citrus aromas. It is opaque and textured, with an uplifting, fresh finish.
Price | £160.99 |
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Country | United States |
Vintage | 2021 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | No |
Winery | The vineyards in Santa Barbara County have a distinctive topography due to the transverse mountain ranges, cool coastal climate and ancient sea-bed soils. The ranges funnel cool coastal winds from the Pacific Ocean, and these daily breezes are a defining feature of the microclimate, moderating the daytime temperatures and creating an ideal climate for Rhône varieties. Described as a ‘viticultural region on the edge’, the extended growing season lasts from February to November and results in concentrated flavour development. The cordon-pruned vines are cultivated according to sustainable, organic and biodynamic farming principles. Practices include paying attention to soil structure and covering crops to reduce soil erosion, using plant extracts to control pests and mildew, and introducing microorganisms into the soil to encourage nutrients. The soils consist of sand, gravel and a tiny bit of loam, which naturally reduces vigour in the vines. 100% manual harvesting at night. |
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