Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Marsanne Viognier 2020
The Viognier provides exotic aromatics of apricot, musk and jasmine and a luscious mouth-feel. Marsanne provides gentle honeysuckle flavours as well as structure and tension to balance the fullness of the Viognier. The exotic nature of this wine makes it a great substitute for Chardonnay or Pinot Gris.
The fruit was hand-harvested prior to arrival at the winery where it was gently whole-bunch pressed and settled in tank overnight. Fermentation took place in a range of aged 228 litre French oak barriques and malolactic fermentation was discouraged post-fermentation to retain the wine's natural acidity, delicate aromatics and perfume. After ageing on yeast lees for 17 months, the wine was blended in September 2021, before being filtered and bottled in October 2021 with no fining.