Strandveld Vineyards
Viognier
Viognier from Cape Agulhas, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Strandveld Vineyards
Nestled between Elim and Cape Agulhas and just 9km from the sea lies the secluded Strandveld Vineyards. This wind-swept winery derives its name from the belt of land which spans the tempestuous tip of Africa’s southernmost coastline. At almost 35 degrees below the equator this part of our fair Cape is characterised by severe winds billowing mist and below average temperatures. A unique combination of maritime climate alternating sites and diverse soil types work together to create the terroir which distinguishes the wines of Strandveld Vineyards. It was in 1488 that Bartholomeu Diaz and his team of Portuguese sailors first laid eyes on this corner of the continent. Centuries later similarly intrepid explorers in their infinite wisdom realised the potential such a richness of environment could produce. Inspired by these individuals it was in 2001 that a group of enthusiastic wine lovers turned to the original navigation maps to seek out potential new vineyard sites equally undeterred by the fierce storms and blustering gales that now give rise to the characteristic grapes and consequentially distinctive Strandveld Vineyards wines.
Description
The 2024 Strandveld Viognier opens with an inviting bouquet of lemon blossom, ripe apricot, marzipan and sun-ripened peach, finished with a subtle lift of chalky minerality. On the palate, juicy stone fruit is balanced by bracing, textured acidity, with a dry apricot-driven core providing structure. The finish lingers with delicate hints of musk candy and jasmine flower, adding charm and aromatic complexity. This is a cool-climate Viognier with both freshness and depth, reflecting the unique maritime terroir of Elim.
Food Pairing
Delicious with spicy foods which dont contain too much chilli.
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