A Rare Library Wine, Perfected by Time

Mistral, our exclusive library wine, exemplifies the extraordinary potential of aged blends. Crafted with precision from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne, this wine has been carefully cellared to reveal the remarkable transformation that only time can bring. A testament to the art of aging, Mistral showcases the balance and complexity achievable through years of maturation. This is a rare chance to enjoy a wine that embodies both patience and expertise, reserved for true connoisseurs.

60% Viognier, 20% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne

This Frenchie is grown on the hottest block of pure gravel and sand at an extremely low yield. A blockbuster with off-the-charts aromas of apricot, exotic fruit and lemon verbena that will age beautifully, but given its flamboyance we predict you will have enjoyed it long before then. Great depth and richness enchanted by aromas reminiscent of a hot summer walk through a Mediterranean herb garden. The creamy mouth filling texture is followed by a long lasting and spicy finish. Heaven!

Vintage 2011

Another dream is coming true with the release of our very own Mistral which virtually blows you away! A powerful blend of the Northern Rhne Valley varieties Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. This Frenchie is growing on the hottest block of pure gravel and sand on our vineyard with less than 300g of grapes per vines (close to financial suicide!)

Hans’ Winemaking Comments

Following traditional French methods of Hermitage, I let the must go through four weeks of cool and wild fermentation in the same puncheon where it continues to age for the next 20 months on its fine lees. To maintain its purity and flavours this wine is not fined and only very lightly filtered. Natural sediments may show.

Original Tasting Notes

With its off-the-chart intensity this significant dry aromatic white will age beautifully, but given its flamboyance, we are predicting you will have enjoyed it long before then. Great depth and richness enchanted by flavours of apricot, lavender and scents ‘like a walk through a summer herb garden’. The creamy mouth filling texture is followed by a long lasting finish.

Technical Data

Variety

60% Viognier, 20% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne

Rootstock

101-14, RG

Vines Planted

Viognier, 1996, Marsanne & Roussanne, 2007

Soil

Shallow (<45cm) well drained sandy and gravelly soil, developed from stony alluvium

Plant Density

5,500 vines/ha

Yield

2t/ha

Alcohol

14%

Residual Sugar

<1g/L

Ageing Potential

14 years

Food Matching Suggestion

Well suited to rich seafood and fish dishes, Asian style pork, goat cheese and chicken.