Aromatic, stone fruits with floral hints. Crisp & dry.
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Tasting Notes: Named after speed skaters who would leap over multiple barrels in barrel jumping competitions, and just like those daring skaters, this South African Viognier is packed full of character. Apricot, orange blossom and subtle tropical notes of dried pineapple combine with a fresh grapefruit acidity leaving a long and refreshing impression on the palate. Medium bodied, unoaked - crisp and dry.
The Western Cape is roughly the size of Greece and is the fourth largest province in South Africa. A temperate southern coastline is fringed by mountains whilst the north meets up with the Karoo plateau. The west coast of the province is extremely dry and windy. Two oceans meet on its coast; the cool Atlantic on the west and the warm Indian Ocean on the south coast. The weather is perfect for growing grapes - rainfall measures up to 40 inches a year, the mild Mediterranean weather provides the perfect climate and the ground is mainly sandy and rough.
Food Match : Grilled chicken, seafood, salads
ABV: 13%
Grape : Viognier
Producer : Ellis Selection
Country : Western Cape, South Africa