Viognier, the white speciality made from a re-discovered variety originally planted in the Northern Rhone Valley in France.
Our Viognier is grown on three blocks with distinct characteristics and row orientation. Each block is harvested and fermented separately. The final wine is assembled after extensive tasting and fining trials.
We grow Viognier in tough conditions which results in very low yields. The flavours develop late in the grape ripening cycle. We selectively pick the Viognier vineyards a number of times, ensuring retention of natural acids and an elegant mediuim to full flavoured palate. You can experience a long finish supported by soft tannins. Our Viognier has loads of varietal flavour but still is delicate and elegant. It has the structure and flavour intensity to complement foods.
Tasting Notes
Tastes of Viognier
Shattered Rock Viognier 2008 Tasting Notes:
Our Viognier is a typical expression of the variety and of our particular terroir: intense aromas of tropical fruit and pears are followed by subtle apricot and quince flavours. This aromatic speciality is a medium to full bodied wine, with good structure, harmonious natural acidity and a slight tannic finish-hence the perfect combination to well-flavoured food such as spicy Asian dishes (curries), sushi, crabs, but also grilled fish, salmon, fowl and beast or pumpkin (butternut).-A special delight! Drink now to three years. .
Shattered Rock Viognier 2007
Tasting Notes:
Discover this elegant and lively speciality! In 2007 we picked the two blocks of Viognier on Outlook Vineyard at different ripeness levels and assessed each row of vines depending on shoot length and fruit exposure. This approach retained natural acidity and the wine looks fresh and lively. In this second vintage of Viognier we again see the vineyard express itself with aromas of tropical fruits and pears which precede a medium to full bodied palate of quince and a touch of apricot flavours (we think pears and quince are going to be the hallmark of these particular sites). They are supported by a soft tannic finish. The 2007 Viognier is a great food-wine. The elegant structure and flavour intensity combines perfectly with spicy food and it complements fish, fowl and beast – Another discovery!
Shattered Rock Viognier 2006
Tasting Notes:
A true white speciality! Our Viognier has loads of varietal flavour but still is delicate and elegant. We have retained its natural acids and crafted a fine medium to full bodied wine. Restrained aromas of tropical fruits and pears precede a medium weigth palate of subtle quince and a touch of apricot flavours. They are supported by a soft tannic finish. Our Viognier has the structure and flavour intensity to complement fish, fowl and beast. It also combines wonderfully with spicy food. – A discovery! Drink now to three years.
