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ASKERNE VIOGNIER 2023

Name: ASKERNE VIOGNIER 2023
SKU: 6803
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Viogn-YAY – Winner of 3 Gold Medals!

Product Code: 6803
Country: New Zealand
Region: Hawkes Bay
Style: White
Variety: Viognier
Producer: Askerne Estate Winery

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 14.0%
Grape: 100% Viognier

Original price was: $25.99.Current price is: $23.99.

Viogn-YAY – Winner of 3 Gold Medals!

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Gold Medal – Aotearoa Regional Wine Competitional 2024
Gold Medal – New Zealand International Wine Show 2024
Gold Medal – The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand 2024

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Fragrant with jasmine florals and sweet perfumed notes, fresh apricots and mandarin peel, gingerbread spice and hints of toasted brioche. The palate is textural and opulent with delicious spice richness and concentrated fruit flavours. Perfectly balanced acidity gives a juicy long finish.

The grapes for this wine were sourced from the sandy silt soils of the lower terrace of the Askerne vineyard. Hand-picked and whole bunch pressed, the juice was 82% barrel fermented for texture and richness, and 18% tank fermented for aromatic purity. The tank component was transferred to barrel post ferment, and all barrels completed 100% malolactic. All components were barrel aged on lees for 9 months before being blended. The final blend has a 18% new French oak component and 23% second fill."

5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim Wine Orbit, June 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Richly ripe and fragrant, the bouquet shows apricot, fig, mango and floral aromas with a lovely spicy overtone. The palate delivers ripe fruit intensity with fleshy texture backed by mellow acidity, finishing long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2027."

91/100 Cameron Douglas MS, June 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Ripe, fruity, floral, delicate spices and varietal bouquet of peach and nectarine apricot and yellow apple. Lovely weight and creaminess as the wine touches the palate, medium acidity with a satin texture. Some fine tannins add mouthfeel with the core fruit flavours driving the flavours and overall appeal. A definitive alternative to Chardonnay, balanced, well made and ready to drink from 2024 through 2027."

4 ½ Stars & Top 10 Cuisine NZ & International Other Whites, February 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"A nose that implies lusciousness with stonefruit aromas balanced out by rich creamy custard characters. That said, the wine is fresh and surprisingly understated on the palate. Well structured with a lovely mouthfeel and a lengthy finish."

We provide a door to door delivery service nationwide. Delivery charges are calculated on a 12 bottle case or part there of.

Delivery charges are calculated during the checkout process based off your address post code. Please ensure you choose the correct post code. We will advise you if you have chosen the incorrect post code.

You may also choose to 'pick up' your order from our wine shop at 188 Durham Street South, Christchurch.

For further details on prices and delivery options please go to the Delivery & Returns section of our site.

If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that it may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on (03) 3655134.

Note, for orders of 1 - 2 bottles we charge an additional $6 for packaging. To ensure the safety of the bottles we use specially designed posting boxes.

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Founded by John and Kathryn Loughlin in 1993, Askerne Estate winery has enjoyed steady growth. Their dedication to vineyard expansion and cultivation of various grape varieties has been met with success, despite challenges such as frost and inclement weather.

The winery marked its 25th anniversary in 2018, introducing new wine styles and engaging customers with a unique gourmet picnic concept. The recent addition of winemaker Cairn Coghill has further bolstered the expertise of the team.

The 2021 vintage proved exceptional for Askerne, with a remarkable collection of gold medals and accolades. Notably, their cellar door was acknowledged as the best of the year.

Askerne Estate continues to thrive, showcasing their commitment to excellence in winemaking and delivering memorable experiences to wine enthusiasts.