{"product_id":"delas-viognier-vin-de-pays","title":"Delas Viognier Vin de Pays 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelas Viognier Vin de Pays\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a generous splash of southern French sunshine, with ripe apricot, peach, exotic fruit and preserved citrus aromas leading into a smooth, rounded palate. There is plenty of Viognier's characteristic richness here, balanced by enough freshness to keep each glass lively rather than heavy. Made by Rhône specialist Delas from fruit grown near the Pont du Gard, it is an appealing choice for anyone after a fragrant, full-flavoured white without the weight of oak. Try it with steamed fish and lemon butter, asparagus, artichokes or a relaxed antipasto platter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wine is made from 100% Viognier grown on the slopes of the Pont du Gard, where the vines are planted in limestone-clay soils. Grapes are generally harvested at night to take advantage of cooler temperatures, then destemmed and given low-temperature maceration with skin contact before pressing and fermentation. Malolactic fermentation is avoided to preserve freshness, balance and delicacy, while maturation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Delas describes a bright golden wine with apricot, peach, exotic fruit and preserved citrus flavours, a smooth, fresh palate and hints of dried fruit on the finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 91 Points and 4.5 Stars (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Charming and attractively fruited, the bouquet shows rockmelon, apricot, rich floral and subtle spice aromas, followed by a beautifully rounded palate offering fleshy texture and fine acidity, finishing silky and succulent. At its best: now to 2027.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182032281967,"sku":"100739","price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/DelasViognierVindePays2023.jpg?v=1783705724","url":"https:\/\/stolencellar.co.nz\/products\/delas-viognier-vin-de-pays","provider":"Stolen Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}