Te Mata Estate Zara Viognier 2019

The soft citrine of Zara Viognier ’19 belies its intensely aromatic nature. Floral and fruit notes of orange blossom, apricot, rose and peach, blend with complexing hints of fennel, cashew and barrel char. The luscious palate delivers a finely balanced acidity that extends the wine all the way through its long, salivating, saline finish. Highly refined in both interest and complexity, Zara Viognier ’19 is unashamedly delicious.

On 23 March 2019, fully ripe viognier grapes were hand harvested across the sloping middle terrace of Te Mata Estate’s Woodthorpe Terraces Vineyard.

The individually handled ferments were blended to enhance the wine’s varietal complexity. The finished wine was fined before bottling.

Zara ’19 will continue to develop in bottle for three to four years from harvest