D’Arenberg The Last Ditch Viognier

Description: The variety has become increasingly popular in Australia since the late 1990’s as a result of its recently discovered ... more

D’Arenberg The Last Ditch Viognier ... attributes, in particular its apricot, peach and blossom characters. A temperamental variety in the vineyard, it is prone to disease and poor set and though relatively hardy and able to withstand infertile soils and drought, it still can test the skill and patience of the vineyard staff. The result is worth the effort, as the grapes produce an exotic white wine tending to higher alcohol and colour with a seductive peach and apricot aroma, as well as ginger, mixed peel, plum and orange blossom.

Newest Review: ... comes without the story on the back of how the wine got its particular name. The Last Ditch Viognier is so named because it ... more

... is planted in the gully at the edge of the vineyard alongside Pedlers Creek and known by staff as the Last Ditch. Viognier grapes are relatively new to Australia and are more difficult to grow than other varieties although worth the effort for the result. The grapes are brighter green than say sauvignon grapes and produce higher alcohol content. Viognier grapes were at one time unique to the Rhone area but are available further afield, however not all viognier wines are making good use of the grape. Most of the D...more

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D’Arenberg The Last Ditch Viognier: Last But by No Means Least. (640 words)
by - written on 12/04/06 (Very useful, 95 readings)
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If I had to name a single vineyard as my favourite in terms of the quality of the wines it produces then for me that vineyard has to be D’Arenberg Estates. D’Arenberg is situated in the equally delightful McLaren Vale region of South Australia 40 km and within an easy reach of Adelaide. The winery has existed at this site for some 92 years and is now being run by the fourth generation of its founder family. D’Arenberg uses small batch processing to produce its wines, and while they are internationally available, many of its ranges are extremely difficult to get hold of. One of the best suppliers for the entire range is oddbins.com and independent stores such ... Read the complete review

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