Nagambie Lakes

2019

WINE REGION: Lakes

FRUIT SOURCE: Tahbilk Estate

GRAPE VARIETY: Viognier

MATURATION: Stainless Steel

ACID: 6.7 g/l

pH: 3.19

ALCOHOL: 13.0% v/v

TOTAL VIOGNIER AWARDS 4 23 39 88

VINTAGE 2019 ABOUT THE TASTING NOTE 2019 was the hottest summer on record, Established in 1860, and purchased by the “Delightful from the time its intense and fragrant exacerbated by a dry winter and early spring. Purbrick family in 1925, Tahbilk is located in the rose petal and ginger spice bouquets are November and December were then tropical in premium central Victorian region of Nagambie revealed on the nose, through to its softly comparison – higher temperatures and 50% Lakes. Originating in Condrieu in France’s textured palate of apricot, peach and honeydew more rainfall than the long-term average. Northern Rhone Valley, Tahbilk’s first plantings of melon characters and dash of citrus that are all This weather pattern saw terrific canopy growth, Viognier were established in 1990. lifted by a deliciously zesty acidity on the finish, with the frequent rains turning the a vivid The inaugural was released in 1996 to our 2019 Viognier is set for immediate appeal. green. The predictions of a warm and drier than early critical acclaim with the Estate nominated Enjoy now and to 2022/2024.” normal summer, eventuated after Christmas The by Australian Vignerons magazine as producing January average of 35 was 5 degrees hotter than one of the ‘Benchmark Six’ Australian releases. ‘normal’ with February temperatures just a fraction Recognition has also come on the Australian Alister Purbrick ~ Fourth Generation above average. The heat was relentless, and there Wine Show circuit with to date 4 Trophies, 23 CEO and Winemaker was no useful rainfall for the month so it remained Gold, 39 Silver and 85 Bronze medals awarded. very dry. Despite this the fruit didn’t ripen as Tahbilk Viognier releases are considered to be rapidly as anticipated, and we started vintage best appreciated as youthful and exuberant relatively late on February 19th. Ripening continued when their distinguishing floral and stone to be steady even though the hot days and warm fruit characters are to the fore. nights continued, which allowed us to bring in fruit at optimum ripeness and without a rush. And the end result? Yields for Whites were down on expectations, but quality was good. The Reds fared better yield wise, and have bright fresh fruit, depth of flavour, and rich, full palates.

Tahbilk Pty Ltd PO Box 130 Nagambie 3608 Australia P: 03-5794 2555 F: 03-5794 2360 E: [email protected] W: www.tahbilk.com.au

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