Viognier


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The Viognier is the "exotic" variety in the vineyard portfolio. The cold nights, typical of the Elgin Valley, help extend the ripening process and retain the acidity and freshness of the grapes. The canopy management, which together with the northeast facing slope helps to ensure that bunches are ripened to express the typical nuances of Viognier.

Clones Planted
Rootstock

Soil Types
Aspect of vineyards

Ha Planted
Planting distance
Vines per hectare

Trellis System
Irrigation

Average Production
Harvest dates

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VR 1 & VR 642
Richter 110

Mostly Table Mountain Sandstone with high percentage of quartz silica.
North East facing slope.

1.7 ha
2.2m x 1.5m
3030 vines

Vertical shoot positioning
Micro irrigation

6 tons per hectare
on average second or third week of March