Groote Kaap Viognier 2013
Bordeaux AOC
Groote Kaap Viognier is an exciting release from Spier, one of the most impressive wineries in premium Stellenbosch. Bathed in sunshine all year round, the vineyards of the Western Cape deliver ripe grapes here with lush, spicy flavour.
The Wine
Viognier, the exotic tasting grape originally from the tiny Rhône enclave of Condrieu, is now very much at home in the Cape. With its lovely peach and apricot aromas and tropical fruit and spice flavours, the mouthfilling Groote Kaap goes beautifully with Cape Malay curries and barbecued seafood. It is made by the hugely impressive Spier winery (former IWSC 'South African Wine Producer of the Year' no less). Founded near Stellenbosch in 1692, this historic cellar predates most of the great châteaux of Bordeaux! Today Spier attracts thousands of tourists not only for its rich wine heritage but because within the property there is now a hotel, restaurants and even an eagle sanctuary. Serve this fine Viognier lightly chilled in large glasses.
