Cambrian White 2023 - PRE-RELEASE
100% Viognier - Pre-Release
750ml
This wine is dry-grown and displays clean, crisp acidity and aromas of nashi pear and dried apricot. The palate is generous and well-weighted, with an interesting interplay of perfumed white flowers, nectarine and pear. The finish is clean and long.
*Featured in the Heathcote Women in Wine Christmas Pack
Tasting Notes
The 2023 Vintage
2023 was a continuation of cooler and wetter weather that had commenced in early 2022. There was plenty of moisture in the ground during spring to support budburst and flowering. The ripening period was warm and dry, however rainfall during March slowed the final stages of ripening.
The Vineyard
Fruit was sourced from the south facing Dowd’s Lane block on our Estate. The vines are unirrigated and very low yielding, at less than 1 tonne to the acre. They are cane-pruned by hand and wrapped to a single wire trellis to encourage some bunch shading during the heat of summer.
The Winemaking
The fruit was harvested by hand and fermented in stainless steel tanks under temperature control for four months. The wine was bottled in July 2023.
Variety: 100% Viognier
Vintage: 2023
Harvest Date: 17th March 2023
Vineyard Location: Estate grown, north and south facing blocks.
Geology / Soil Profile: Deep, red rocky clay loam (derived from Cambrian Rock)
Viticulture Practices: Un-irrigated vineyards, zero tillage,
grass sward between rows, cane pruned
Yields: 1 tonne/acre
Alcohol: 13.7%
pH: 3.4
Production: 169 dozen (338 cases)
Bottle Packaging: 750 ml punted burgundy
Closure: Stelvin ROTP Screwcap
Cartons: 6 bottles in branded cartons 2 x 3 upright