2023 Plenarius Viognier – SOLD OUT

VINTAGE 2023 SOLD OUT – Vintage 2024 to be released in February 2024

Viognier is a white grape variety renowned for producing aromatic and full-bodied wines with floral aromas and flavours of stone fruits like peach and apricot.  Its history traces back to the Rhône Valley in France, particularly the Northern Rhône region of Condrieu, where it has been cultivated for centuries. Viognier nearly faced extinction in the mid-20th century due to its low yields and susceptibility to diseases, but dedicated efforts by winemakers revived its cultivation and popularity.

In Australia, Viognier gained prominence in the late 20th century, particularly in South Australia and namely in the Barossa.  Here, the grape thrives in the region’s Mediterranean climate, where warm days and cool nights allow for optimal ripening while preserving acidity.  The Barossa expression of Viognier often showcases ripe tropical fruit and stone fruit flavours along with floral notes.

Viognier was planted on our Kalleske property in 2005.  Being a skin contact wine, Plenarius Viognier showcases the best fruit traits that Viognier offers together with the extra characters achieved by treating it like a red and fermenting on skins for 9 days.  The 2023 growing season was mild and gentle, delivering pristine grapes and a resultant ravishing wine.