Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier

0.75L | 13.5%

49 , 9 5

Viognier

Yalumba

Aantal

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Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Complex & deep

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2024

Ready to drink 2024 - 2030

Past peak After 2030

Aromas

Apricot Rose Honey Ginger Minerals Dried apricot

Food Pairing

Creamy pasta Lobster Roasted chicken

Vintage Report

The 2019 vintage in South Australia has been rated exceptionally highly by Robert Parker with 97 points. The wines from this year are early-ripening and are already excellent to drink.

And the latest sensations from the magnificent Yalumba winery. With over a century and a half of craftsmanship, we expected nothing less from these wine pioneers. Founded in the mid-19th century, they remain a true family business to this day. They are known as innovators in Australian viticulture. With this Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier, they once again demonstrate their capabilities. One of the finest Viognier wines from the Southern Hemisphere.

The success of Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier

Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier has proven to be a real crowd-pleaser since its launch. This aromatic Viognier thrives in Yalumba's breathtaking vineyards. Yalumba has been established in the state of South Australia, of which Adelaide is the capital, since the mid-19th century. This region is known for its exquisite red and white wines. This Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier ranks among the absolute top Australian wines, thanks in part to the vision of the Yalumba winery.

Impressions of Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier

The Viognier grapes grow in the impressive Eden Valley region, one of South Australia's leading wine regions. Once the Viognier bunches are deemed ripe enough, they are harvested by hand under the winemaker's supervision. This allows them to select the best bunches for Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier. The white wine is aged for several months in oak barrels, allowing it to develop a broad aroma and flavor. You'll smell this immediately upon pouring this Yalumba wine. You'll smell soft apricots, floral roses, and sultry honey. The palate is complex and distinctive. Not just any wine. You'll taste minerals, ginger, and dried apricots.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.5%
Vintage	2023
Size	0.75L
Region	South East Australia
Sub-region	Eden Valley
Producer	Yalumba
Varietal(s)	Viognier
Oak aging	Yes, Several months in oak barrels.
Ideal serving temperature ?	10° - 12°C