Mischa Wine Information
Eventide Viognier 2008
Winemaker's comments
Appearance: Clean clear and fresh with old gold hues.
Nose: Rich aromatic aromas of ripe pears and dried apricots.
Palate: Apricot and Kiwi flavours with a racy citrus finish.
Comments: Tasted at the beginning of June 2008. A soft yet strong mouth feel. This is a white wine with a fantastic ageing potential.
Food Recommendations:
Enjoy with Roast Pork and Crackling served with apple sauce.
Awards
- 3&1/2 Stars Platters wine guide
| Wine Making Information | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alc. (%) | R/S (g/l) | VA (g/l) | TA (g/l) | F.SO2 (mg/l) | T.SO2 (mg/l) | pH |
| 12% | 2.6 | 0.37 | 5.9 | 9 | 88 | 3.38 |
| Viticultural Information | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultivar | Viognier | |||||
| Soil type | This vineyard is planted on a slope that wraps around from North to East on a variety of soil types. | |||||
| Method of trellising | Two-wire trellis, the first wire 60cm above the ground. | |||||
| Method of pruning | Cordon trained, with 2 bud spurs. | |||||
| Sugar level at harvest | 21 Balling | |||||
| Yield per hectare | 7 tons / hectare | |||||
| Irrigation regime | Selective, supplementary irrigation to sustain the vine at an optimal level. | |||||
| Climatic conditions | Growing season: As a result of the good winter rains growth was vigorous and aided by follow-up rains during spring. Budding occurred about ten days later, which was the first indication that the harvest might possibly be late. Budding of white and red cultivars was fairly even, except for Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Spring was very cool, so too early summer, with much rain. The average maximum temperatures for November to January were cooler than the long term averages. Fertility was initially normal to above normal, but cool, rainy and windy conditions during flowering of certain cultivars caused weak set and looser bunches, especially in Merlot, Shiraz and to a lesser extent in Cabernet Sauvignon. Ample soil moisture and cool weather conditions caused vines to grow vigorously. Regular tipping/topping and breaking out of leaves were required to control and aerate canopies. Rain fell throughout the growing season, with heavy showers at the end of November and beginning of December. The harvest: Ripening was delayed and the harvest commenced at least two weeks later than usual. It was a difficult, long harvest season with slow, optimal ripening in mid- and late season cultivars especially. The increased intake later in the season placed cellar personel and capacity under great pressure. Rain during the harvest adversely affected some vineyards. The pressing season was cool to warm at the end of the period with rain in February. | |||||
| Wood treatment | Selected, tight grain, lightly toasted, French oak, one American barrel. | |||||
| Length of barrel maturation | 3 months, Batonage twice a week. | |||||