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
| Wine Making Information | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
| Yield per hectare | 7 tons / hectare | |||||
| Irrigation regime | Selective, supplementary irrigation to sustain the vine at an optimal level. | |||||
| Climatic conditions | Warm, even heat throughout the ripening season, ensuring full ripeness. | |||||
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| Length of barrel maturation | ||||||