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Viognier (pronounced Vee-own-yay), hails from the Northern Rhône in France and comes in all sorts of styles - from light to full-bodied - something for everyone. It's quite surprising to think that it almost went extinct in the 1980's! Perhaps somewhat due to its low yields and being a challenge to cultivate. Thankfully it didn't bite the dust and this weekend we celebrate this aromatic varietal - if you haven't shared a bottle recently - this pairs beautifully with delicate meats or scallops, think Chicken in Tarragon and Chicken Tangine - dishes flavoured with citrus, aromatic herbs, stewed fruit and almonds.
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2023 Painted Wolf Teardrop Viognier
Regular price £19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The Background
In 2005, Emma and Jeremy Borg's vinous adventure began when they were approached to make their own wine. Despite Jeremy's two decades of experience in the world of winemaking and Emma's expertise with wine photography, the couple was thrown into the deep end and had to bottle and cork the bounty of their friend's surplus grapes by hand.
The endeavor sparked their dreams of creating their own brand and so Painted Wolf was born. The inspiration came from the endangered African wild dog - highly social, organised, persistent and efficient hunters true to Emma and Jeremy's own vineyard hunts for their expanding range of wines.
Consequently, a percentage of profits from each bottle is donated to support charities dedicated to the conservation of the species, and the painted wolf proudly graces each of their labels. From organic Swartland vineyards to Cape South Coast cool climate sites, the couple has since established a network of esteemed growers and winemakers to ensure quality as grapes are hand-selected and some wines are
TPainted Wolf Wines supports the conservation of the highly endangered painted wolf (African wild dog) and the protection of the diminishing wild spaces of Africa, through its donations to the EWT – www.ewt.org.za and Tusk – www.tusk.org.
Awards
- Double Silver – National Wine Challenge/Top100 wines 2019
- 4 stars, 88 points – Platter 2020
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Viognier |
| Country | South Africa |
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Alcohol content
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13.5% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Now - 2025 |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan & Vegetarian Approved |
| Food Matches | Pairs well with mild Indian curries like korma and tikka masala. It is wonderful with roast pork with a mustard and apple sauce or a creamy seafood dishes. Viognier is a great partner to washed rind cheese. |
| Appellation | W.O. Swartland |
2024 Percheron Chenin Blanc Viognier
Regular price £9.79 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Plenty of joy in this delightful blend of old vine Chenin and young Viognier.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Vibrant and aromatic with subtle perfumed aromas, white peach and hints of jasmine on the nose.
Palate
On the palate it has tight, white, fleshy, stonefruit and fresh citrus flavours balanced by bright and lively acidity. A crisp, incisive finish with a touch of minerality helps deliver a delicious, flavoursome and characterful wine.
Alan's Tasting Note
"This is a delightful, cheeky wee white that delivers a lot of flavour for not a lot of cost. I get the jasmine notes but the fruit is more pear than peach to me. It’s unoaked but has a beautiful richness and length to the fruit that hides /balances the high acidity. As easy drinking as the red - a brilliant pair together."
Production
This wine is made of 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Viognier. Grapes are grown on 30+ year old trellised Chenin and 15 year old Viognier in the Coastal region, mainly from Swartland vineyards. The climate is perfect for viticulture with the low rainfall summer months, tempered by cool afternoons and the cold winters allowing the vines to rest and to build up the reserves. Part of the Chenin Blanc is wild yeast fermented and kept on the yeast lees for as long as possible in order to achieve a rounded palate with good fruit concentration.
Producer
Boutinot South Africa is driven by our passion for discovery and desire to capture the real essence of South Africa in every bottle. It was the simple love of Loire Chenin Blanc that first led us to South Africa in 1994, where we pioneered the wild ferment style that has now been adopted by many producers in this region.
Since then we have been exploring the country's amazing vineyards to make fabulous wines from specific sites and plots that scream location, location, terroir.. Our home-grown South African winemaking team of JD Rossouw and Ryno Booysen drive the energy and enthuasiam for expressing the loveliest wines from their country, along with Samantha Bailey's expertise in finesse. The key is knowing the characteristics of each plot, understanding the benefits each cultivar can bring, breaking rules and pushing boundaries. We use a combination of knowledge, a love of nature and science to create versatile, expressive and food-friendly wines from a country that has been making wine for 360 years.
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 75% Chenin Blanc 25% Viognier |
| Country | South Africa |
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Alcohol content
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12.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.37 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Features | Vegetarian & Vegan |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches |
Grilled prawns with plenty of garlic and chilli, whole lemon sole fried in butter and also delicate freshwater fish dishes. |
| Origin | Swartland |
| Appellation |
WO Coastal Region
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