2004 Organic Vignerons Australia Viognier

A very impressive example of ripe Viognier. Bright pale gold colour with straw like hue. The nose is exotic with aroma of spice, tropical fruit, ripe apricots and ripe pear. The palate has excellent length, with distinct flavours of ripe apricot, sweet pineapple, tropical fruit and ripe pear, followed by a touch of citrus. Clean acid finish, excellent balance. Very long aftertaste of ripe apricot and tropical fruit.
Cellar 1-2 years (2006-2007) Stelvin
Alc/Vol: 13.1%

First tasted, December 2004:
This Viognier is grown by Temple Bruer, and certified organic. Bright pale straw colour with waterlike hue. Delicate nose of apricot, ripe pear, tropical fruit and spice. The palate reveals a touch of citrus, over tropical fruit and pear with a touch of unripe apricot on the back palate. Clean acid finish. Aftertaste of apricot, lemon, spice and pear.
RATING: 90
VALUE: XXXXX