Ridgeback Natural Sweet Viognier 2010
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Ridgeback Natural Sweet Viognier 2010

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technical analysis
Winemaker :  Toit Wessels
Main Variety :  Viognier
Alcohol :  9.5  %vol
pH :  3.12
RS :  173.0 g/l
Total Acid :  9.3 g/l
Production :  4750  hL
Appellation :  Paarl
characteristics
Type :  Dessert
Style :  Sweet
Taste :  Fruity

 
tasting notes
A hedonistic spectrum of ruby grapefruit, orange blossoms, honey, glace pineapple and white peach supported by a seamless line of lime zest acidity.
 
ageing potential
1 - 3 years
 
blend information
100% Viognier
 
in the vineyard
The Viognier vines used for this opulent wine are planted in a north-south row direction in Oakleaf soils. This enables maximum sunlight exposure for the bunches. Each bunch stalk was nipped to encourage dehydration of berries and concentration of flavour while still on the vine.

A yield of 4 tons per hectare was produced.
 
about the harvest
  • Grapes were handpicked on 24 February 2010.
  • Bunches were picked at full ripeness.

    • Analysis
    Sugar
    		32.2° B
    Acid
    		5.0g/l
    pH
    		3.90
     
    in the cellar
  • Whole bunches were pressed using dried ice to preserve all flavour. Juice was settled for 48 hours at 10° C.
  • A sweet wine commercial yeast strain was inoculated and fermented for 32 days.
  • The fermentation was arrested, then lightly fined and filtered for clarity prior to bottling.

    • Bottled: 15 April 2010
    Release Date: June 2010
    Bottles: 4750
     
      
     
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