Alan Hoey from Yalumba says 'vee-on-yay' is the easiest way to remember how to pronounce this varietal when ordering Viognier.
This unusual fragrant, yet full-bodied wine with its good carry through is a perfect choice to accompany Asian food.

With a nose displaying aromas of apricot, nectar, and orange oil perfume. The palate is long, rich and luscious with intense stone fruit flavours, particularly white peach and apricot, finishing with an aromatic citrus freshness. It may appear to be sweet, but in actual fact is very dry.
In 1980, when Viognier was all but extinct in the world, Yalumba began an intriguing journey which now sees it as one of the most influential producers of Viognier in the world. When Yalumba began its love affair with this exotic Rhone varietal, it was the slightly elevated slopes of Eden Valley, overlooking Barossa, that were considered the ideal site for their first Viognier vines, becoming Australia's first significant Viognier vineyard.
Winemaker Louisa Rose says, "Having worked with Viognier for over 25 years, the best results are achieved with as little intervention as possible during the fermentation and aging process. Natural indigenous vineyard yeasts play a key role in letting the flavours and textures express themselves fully."
Order and Enjoy!

To go in the draw to win a bottle of 2007 Yalumba Viognier, simply register on www.sunlive.co.nz then send us an email telling us what type of food Viognier is the perfect accompaniment to. Send your answer, along with your name, contact address and phone number to [email protected] with the subject line "SunLive 2007 Yalumba Viognier Competition".

Entrants must be aged 18 years or over. Entries must be received by May 3. Only people registered on SunLive are eligible to win.

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