Te Mata Viognier Zara 09

Te Mata 'Zara' Viognier 2009 (18.0-/20), at 14.0% alc, mostly BF in old French oak, this had a brilliant straw yellow colour with gold flashes.  Fresh and lively on nose, this had minerally steel notes to the bouquet.  On palate, lovely freshness, with apricot kernel flavours, citrus and minerals, this still needs time to put on weight.  RC Sept 10

Te Mata ‘Zara’Viognier 2009 (18.5-/20), at 14.0% alc, this was mainly fermented in seasoned oak with lees stirring, the lesser portion tank fermented. Pale straw with green hues, this was an aromatic beauty with exceptional fragrance of florals, musk and apricots with honey nuances. Quite elegantly sized on palate, this was fine-textured and fresh, in fact still a little shy in expression. This opened up in the glass. Drink over the next 4-5 years.  RC March 10

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