2022 Elephant Hill Sea Viognier

Sam Kim

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An elegant and stylish Viognier from one of the country's established masters in the variety. The superb "Sea" label is sourced from the seaside vines of Te Awanga. Bright and floral/mineral on the nose, gentle stone fruit leads you through a palate of subtle power and texture. This is a must for any lover of delicate aromatic whites. Volumes are small so jump on this!

Elsewhere up to $34.99 Save $5.00 $29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle

Overview

Grape

Viognier

Its Origins

Reydan and Roger Weiss first fell in love with the beauty of Te Awanga when visiting from Germany in 2001. Together they envisaged owning a state-of-the-art winery, merging the traditional values of wine making with an innovative approach and contemporary style to produce exceptional wines to savour and enjoy. With the majestic elephant as their namesake and nestled against a backdrop of rolling hillsides, Elephant Hill spans over 25 hectares of vineyards producing classical, aromatics whites and world-class reds, helmed by winemaker Steve Skinner.

What The Critics Say

94/100 Wine Orbit, Sam Kim

"Stylish and elegant, the wine shows ripe apricot, fig, citrus peel and oatmeal aromas on the nose, followed by a succulent palate offering excellent weight and fine flow. Splendidly framed by juicy acidity, making it wonderfully structured and persistent. At its best: now to 2028. $34.00. www.elephanthill.co.nz. April 2024." Drink 2024 - 2028

93/100 Raymond Chan Reviews, Candice Chow

"Bright, even, pale yellow with a light green sheen. The nose is soft, with aromas of citrus, apricot, peach and subtle spice. Medium-full bodied, aromas of peach and apricot melded with white petals, lemon and ginger. Stony minerals adorn the texture; acid tension persists with fruit and spice to a crisp, long finish. This Viognier possesses tension and a mineral core; spices elevate the finish. Match with snapper and linguine vongole over the next 3-5 years. Fruit from Te Awanga, handpicked, fermented in tank and barrel without MLF. 17% oak aged for 11 months and a further 6 months on light lees. 18.5/20 pts (93 pts) May 2024 RRP $34." Drink 2024 - 2029

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Viognier
Region	Hawkes Bay
Closure	Cap
Volume	750ml
Alcohol	13.00%
Maturity	2022 - 2027

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