2007 Clos de Ste. Anne Viognier


"From Millton, this is a powerful, single-vineyard Gisborne wine, hill-grown, with deep, beautifully ripe flavours of stonefruit and spice and a subtle seasoning of oak.  Weighty and complex, with a hint of honey and a slightly oily texture, it's still unfolding.  Certified organic."

5 Stars - Michael Cooper Winestate March 2009

Clos de Ste Anne is a single vineyard situated on steep northeast facing slopes in the foothills of Poverty Bay.  The 2007 Viognier comes from a section of vineyard beside the truffle forest fondly called “Les Arbres”.

Hand harvested and warm fermented in 600 litre Demi-Muids with native yeasts. The partial malo-lactic fermentation has made for diverse fruit characters, with aromas of delicate white flowers and almonds. The intense, rich palate remains fresh and lively with illusions of sweetness. The purity of fruit on the palate is woven into a lingering finish by the finely-grained fruit tannins and enduring minerality.


Drink between 2009 – 2014
Suitable for consumption by vegetarians.
Sealed with high quality natural cork. Store lying down.


Total acidity: 7.0 g/l  pH: 3.53
Alcohol: 14.5% Vol   Residual Sugar: 2.3g/l 
Harvest dates: 23rd March 2007  
Bottled on: 17th December 2007
Released: April 2009