{"product_id":"hans-herzog-viognier-2022","title":"Hans Herzog Viognier 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Hans Family Estate Viognier 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn exceptional South African white wine from meticulously tended old Viognier vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuince, ripe apricot and juicy white peach rise from the glass, wrapped in honeysuckle and a whisper of Mediterranean herbs. Bright golden in colour, this is a Viognier with impressive presence that never loses its sense of balance. Exotic fruit layers unfold across a silky, full-bodied palate, while a streak of fresh minerality keeps everything focused and lively. Time on fine lees and careful oak ageing add richness and texture without masking the purity of the fruit. The finish is long, elegant and quietly persistent, inviting another sip before you've quite realised your glass is empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh ceviche with citrus and coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai or Vietnamese dishes with fragrant spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken, veal or grilled seafood with herb butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is one of those bottles that reminds you why Viognier has such a loyal following. It has all the richness you'd hope for, but there's a freshness running through it that keeps every glass feeling just as exciting as the first.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHans Family Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e has built its reputation on small-production wines that place vineyard character above everything else. Their Viognier comes from vines planted in 1996, rooted in shallow, sandy gravel soils where warm days and cool nights create ideal conditions for slow, even ripening. Low yields and meticulous attention in both vineyard and winery result in a wine of remarkable concentration, elegance and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: 100% Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand harvested at full physiological ripeness from low-yielding vines producing around 2 tonnes per hectare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestemmed, partially crushed berries underwent extended skin maceration before gentle pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild yeast fermentation in 500-litre French oak puncheons to express the vineyard naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine lees stirred during the first six months, followed by 20 months' maturation in French oak puncheons (30% new); unfined, lightly filtered and not cold stabilised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, still, full-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis South African white wine shows exactly why Viognier can be so captivating when every detail is right. Rich stone fruit, floral aromatics and beautifully judged oak create a wine with real depth, while its freshness and mineral backbone make it every bit as enjoyable at the table as it is on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hans Herzog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39744360349809,"sku":"6858_G1","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/products\/HansHerzogViognier2019.png?v=1747979347","url":"https:\/\/www.reservewines.co.uk\/products\/hans-herzog-viognier-2022","provider":"Reserve Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}