2020 Legacy Viognier Marsanne Roussanne

The Roussanne, Viognier and Marsanne grapes were harvested when the flavours were fully developed and the acidity was just right. We hand harvested each variety separately and whole-cluster pressed in our gentle bladder press. Juice selection was made at the press pan to ensure there was not any over extraction of phenolic flavours from the grape skins and seeds. We then cold settled after pressing and racked into stainless steel for a long, slow fermentation at cool temperatures, to enhance aromatics and preserve fruitiness. Once alcoholic fermentation was nearly finished in tank, we blended the Roussanne and Marsanne in with the Viognier.  This blend then went to finish fermentation and mature in 2 year old and 3 year old French oak barrels for 15 months to add texture and complexity. In February the wine was racked out of barrel and back to tank before bottling.