Grape Variety: 100% Viognier

Growing Region: Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Owner / Winemaker: Peter Robertson

TASTING NOTE:
Having the ideal conditions for botrytis to develop and for grapes to be effected in a balanced fashion is the prime concern during the season. The majority of the fruit for this 2014 'Indulgence' was sourced from their own Ohiti Estate, with a third of the fruit coming from their 'Hillside' site out at Bridge Pa. Both sites were ideal during 2014 - being dry enough for the grapes to remain on the vines without developing rampant botrytis prematurely - giving the bunches time to intensify in complexity on the vine.

The fruit was carefully hand-picked into small bins on the 26th of April at 35 Brix. After arriving in the winery and then careful pressing the juice was allowed to settle, the 'must' was then cold fermented and finally stopped when the alcohol had reached 10% - and the residual sugar ended up at 150 grams.

As you treat yourself to a glass - you will be greeted currently a bright golden honey colour, which will darken further with age. On the nose you have the sweet nectar of honey and ripe apricots. These notes carry through onto the palate which is full, rich and sweet. The 2014 Indulgence Viognier is packed with ripe stone-fruits, honey, floral nectar. While there is approximately 150 grams of residual sugar, giving you a rich and rewarding mouth feel. It isn't cloying due to its balanced natural acidity, resulting in a clean and satisfying finish. Chill and served at 8-10C.

CELLARING POTENTIAL:
Drinking perfectly well this year; through time will enrich it further over the coming 6-8 years.

SUGGESTED FOOD MATCHES:
Perfect wine pairing with cheesecake, lemon meringue pie, and with a creamy blue cheese, enjoy.

A pure 'indulgence' - which you deserve.