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MATT CONNELL AREA 51 VIOGNIER ROSÉ 2019

Product Code: 5261
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Sub Region: Alexandra
Style: Rosé
Producer: Matt Connell Wines

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape: 93% Viognier, 7% Pinot Noir

Original price was: $34.99.Current price is: $29.99.

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Winery notes (2019 Vintage)
"Area 45 is a special wine produced from Viognier vines sourced from the Alexandra Basin. The wine highlights wonderful white fruit aromatics of nectarines, white peaches and apricots and has a lovely fresh silken texture. Viognier is not widely grown in Central Otago and as the vines have since been removed this wine is a special one off but highlights just how good it can be. The Area 45 label is a nod to the fact that Central Otago is situated on the 45th parallel and that this label represents wines styles where I can experiment.

Hand harvested fruit was whole bunch pressed and allowed to settle before being racked to tank. Fermentation begun with cultured yeast to highlight rich aromatics and texture. The wine was cooled, and fermentation stopped when the wine reached 6g/l residual sugar. Premium pinot noir (7%) was back blended to add complexity and give a copper blush colour to the wine. The wine was then heat and cold stabilised, sterile filtered and then bottled on the of 20th March 2020.

Nose shows complex floral aromatics leading into a rich palate with flavours of apricots, white peach and nectarines. The wine is textural but with a beautiful balance that finishes dry and moreish across the palate."

5 Stars & 94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, August 2020 (2019 Vintage)
"Rich yet poised, flavoursome yet elegant and refreshing, showing rockmelon, apricot and floaral characters on the nose with a hint of sweet strawberry. the palate delivers excellent weight and expansive mouthfeel, wonderfully supported by silky texture and juicy acidity, making it hugely appealing."

90/100 Cameron Douglas MS, August 2020 (2019 Vintage)
"Super bright appearance with an onion skin, salmon, saffron hued appearance. Aromas are Rose classic with cold peach tea, strawberry, and light red cherry scents, young fleshy, fruity and floral. On the palate- fresh, crisp, fruity, satin textured and just dry with a whisper of sweetness. Balanced and well made, ready to enjoy from today."

90/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review (2019 Vintage)
"Area 45 is a new label and one off. Unusual and attractive rose with vanilla, rose petal, and cherry flavours. The wine has good weight and a smooth texture with a pleasantly dry(ish) finish"

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Matt Connell Wines, established in 2016, showcases the unique characteristics of Central Otago’s exceptional vineyards. Each bottle is crafted with precision, reflecting a deep commitment to the fruit and the land. The wines are celebrated for their richness, complexity, and balance, embodying the best qualities of the region.

Their Pinot Noirs are a highlight, known for their fruit-forward style, complexity, and silky tannins. Fermented in small batches using a mix of wild and inoculated yeast, these wines are then matured in French oak for 10 months, capturing the nuances of each vintage. The Chardonnay, inspired by the famed Chablis region of France, is barrel-fermented with a touch of new oak, resulting in a wine with balanced fruit, fine acidity, and great length.

Matt Connell’s wines consistently garner high praise, regularly receiving five-star reviews and prestigious awards. The Rendition Pinot Noir has been particularly lauded, winning Champion Wine of Show and Champion Pinot Noir at the New Zealand International Wine Show for multiple vintages.

With a commitment to quality over quantity, Matt Connell Wines only releases wines that meet the highest standards, ensuring that each bottle tells the story of its origin with authenticity and finesse.