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Welbedacht Barrel Fermented Viognier 2023
- Volume
- 750ml
- Vintage
- 2023
£23.00
Member Price: £18.40
ESTATE COLLECTION · BARREL FERMENTED · AWARD WINNING
The 2023 FEDEX Next Generation award-winning Welbedacht Viognier combines ripe stone-fruit and floral aromatics with the richness and texture created through barrel fermentation. Full of personality yet carefully balanced, it offers a luxurious alternative to more familiar white varieties, showcasing both the versatility of the estate and Schalk Burger's ability to produce distinctive, characterful wines.
A rich, aromatic and beautifully textured Viognier for those looking beyond the obvious.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance
- Bright golden straw with a luminous, youthful appearance.
- Nose
- Expressive and aromatic, with ripe stone fruit, citrus and delicate white floral notes, complemented by subtle spice and vanilla from the oak.
- Palate
- Rich and textured, with ripe peach and orchard fruit balanced by fresh citrus acidity, gentle spice and beautifully integrated barrel character.
- Finish
- Long and elegant, with lingering stone fruit, citrus and subtle spice.
Perfect For
- Suggested Dishes
- Beautiful with roast chicken, creamy seafood or lightly spiced Asian dishes, where its richness and aromatic character can really shine.
- Suggested Occasions
- A sophisticated white for a long lunch, dinner with friends or when you want something a little more special than an everyday bottle.
- Suggested Sporting Occasions
- Perfect for a summer cricket lunch, a day at the rugby or enjoying the big match with a more refined bottle in the glass.
Details
- Style
- Barrel-fermented Viognier
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Wellington
- Appellation
- Groenberg
- Producer
- Schalk Burger & Sons
- Vineyard
- Welbedacht Wine Estate
- Grape Variety
- 100% Viognier
- Closure
- Cork
- Serving Temp
- 10–12°C
- Decanting Advice
- No decanting required
- Cellaring Potential
- TBC – likely suitable for short-to-medium-term ageing
- Oak/Cask Ageing
- Barrel fermented
Awards & Medals
91/100 – FedEx Next Generation Awards 2024, 2023 vintage. 89/100 – Prescient Minority Report 2024, 2023 vintage.
“A beautifully rounded white with plenty of character. The stone fruit and subtle oak make it feel really special without losing the freshness that makes you want another glass.” - Will TG
91/100 – FedEx Next Generation Awards 2024 | 89/100 – Prescient Minority Report 2024