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Sticky End Viognier

True to his winemaking philosophy, the Sticky End Viognier, a supremely delicate '"sticky" with finesse and elegance, is definitely a wine Ben loves to drink. And he'd like others to come to the same sticky ending. With an abundance of outstanding Viognier winegrapes to make the vintage of the Mr. Riggs Sticky End Viognier. All the fruit is sourced from Bosworth Edge Hill Vineyard in Willunga, subregion of McLaren Vale.

Half Bottle 375 ml

$35.00

$35.00
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All of the fruit is sourced from Bosworth Edge Hill Vineyard in Willunga, a subregion of McLaren Vale. Inspired by the Italian Passito style, Ben has crafted a fruit driven sticky with less botrytis characteristics and more of a typical Viognier character. Carefully hand-picked into small crates and stacked to allow free air flow, the grapes were left for 3 weeks to dry out. These late harvested Viognier winegrapes were then crushed with care, pressed with panache and the juice joyfully let into French barriques (20% new) and left on lees for six months. As the ferment approached perfect taste pitch, the process was stopped. A fresh, fragrant style, crisp over the palate and sticky to the end!
Vintage 2006
Variety Viognier
Region McLaren Vale
Cellaring Drink now or cellar for 5 to 12 years
Alcohol Volume 12.0%
pH 3.37
Residual Sugar -
Total Acidity 9.23

Aroma

Floral and fragrant with a delicate fruit sweetness on the nose.

Palate

Zesty with notes of marmalade and tangerine.

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92 points James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009 edition
94 points Nicks Wine Merchants