Yalumba

Organic Viognier

Yalumba

Organic Viognier

Located on the Murray River at Loxton, the Barich family property features a beautiful organic vineyard that produces wonderful Viognier. Since the 2011 vintage these grapes have been complemented by the Bassham family’s vineyard in Barmera. Meticulous hand detailed work in both vineyards ensures the grapes are in perfect condition when they are picked.

Made with organic South Australian grapes, this wine showcases the true varietal flavors and unique sites around South Australia in which the fruit grown. No oak is used and the wine goes through natural wild fermentation as well as wild malolactic fermentation. Very few additions are made to the wine – only what’s required to preserve the natural flavors.

Wine Production

Made with organic winemaking techniques this wine was fermented with indigenous yeast and little intervention from the winemaker.

Tasting Notes

Lemon straw with green hues. The aroma is complex and funky. Lifted honeysuckle, lemon rind, apricot and peach aromas mix with hints of cashew and fresh pineapple. The palate is rich and textured – a luscious wine with layers of spice, citrus and apricot, showing the distinct Viognier varietal characters that persist through to the lovely fresh finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with red duck curry; pad Thai; or red lentil dhal with spinach.

Located on the Murray River at Loxton, the Barich family property features a beautiful organic vineyard that produces wonderful Viognier. Since the 2011 vintage these grapes have been complemented by the Bassham family’s vineyard in Barmera. Meticulous hand detailed work in both vineyards ensures the grapes are in perfect condition when they are picked.

Made with organic South Australian grapes, this wine showcases the true varietal flavors and unique sites around South Australia in which the fruit grown. No oak is used and the wine goes through natural wild fermentation as well as wild malolactic fermentation. Very few additions are made to the wine – only what’s required to preserve the natural flavors.

Wine Production

Made with organic winemaking techniques this wine was fermented with indigenous yeast and little intervention from the winemaker.

Tasting Notes

Lemon straw with green hues. The aroma is complex and funky. Lifted honeysuckle, lemon rind, apricot and peach aromas mix with hints of cashew and fresh pineapple. The palate is rich and textured – a luscious wine with layers of spice, citrus and apricot, showing the distinct Viognier varietal characters that persist through to the lovely fresh finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with red duck curry; pad Thai; or red lentil dhal with spinach.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Multiple Vineyards
Soil composition:
Various - blend of South Australian Vineyards
Elevation:
30-600 feet
Average Vine Age:
15 years
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
USDA Certified Organic
Certified Vineyards:
yes
Certifying Organizations:
ISO14001; Entwine Australia; Australian Certified Organic
Sustainability Certification:
EPA Acredited Sustainability Licence

Winemaking & Aging

Prefermentation Technique:
1-4 days on solids before wild yeast start to ferment
Varietal composition:
100% Viognier
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
no
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5.0 g/L
Alcohol:
13.0 %
Residual sugar:
2.1 g/L

About the Vineyard

Fruit is blended from four vineyards: The Barich family vineyard on the Murray River at Loxton, the Bassham family vineyard at Barmera, the Strachan Vineyard from Renmark, and the Yarra Vale Vineyard in Virginia. Meticulous hand detailed work in all vineyards ensures the grapes are in perfect condition when they are picked.