2011 Volado
Viognier
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This wine presents intense tropical fruit fragrances like: pineapple, mango, papaya, and passion fruit. Aromas of peach and pineapple complement a finish of crisp tartness and vanilla. To achieve the perfect balance, the wine was aged for eight months in 79% stainless steel, 14% new and 7% seasoned French oak. This ancient Rhône varietal is finding modern popularity as an intriguing alternative to Chardonnay. Winemaking Notes: Hand picked and vineyard sorted on a very cold morning in October. The grapes were then destemmed and cold soaked for 2 days. The fruit then went straight to the bladder press for a light pressing. The must was cold fermented in stainless steel for about 2 weeks to retain fruity notes and then allowed to undergo Malo-Lactic fermentation. The wine was aged for 8 months in 50% neutral French oak and 50% stainless steel to conserve tropical aromas.
