Details
- Type: White
- Country: South Africa
- Region: Western Cape
- Vintage: 2017
- Producer: Flagstone
- Primary grape: Viognier
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Pack size: 75 cl x 6
- Code: 22089
About the Wine
Viognier
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Viognier produces aromatic and sometimes exotic wines, it may be thought of as a variety that offers some the approachable rich body nature of a Chardonnay, but with a more aromatic fruity character of peach and apricot. Now widely planted, almost always dry in style.
Flavours:
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Apricot
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Ginger
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Honeysuckle
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Lime
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Peach
Award-winning winemaker, Gerhard Swart, is a man in love with the complexities of simplicity. When it comes to wine, Gerhard believes in quality and distinctive character. His love of wine has seen him working across California and France, before returning to South Africa to work on Flagstone. ‘Wine should do a small, simple thing: it should add joy to life. We believe the process is extremely important; handcrafted, balanced wines can contribute joy to a meal, a conversation or even a dream.’
The Country
South Africa
A whole generation of enthusiastic, young winemakers are crafting amazing wines on incredible sites whilst putting sustainability high on their agenda, making the South African wine industry progressive and exciting.
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