This is a classic Viognier with a nose of blossom and peach and a palate to match showing fleshy fruit and ripe texture.  The grapes are picked during the night to retain freshness and fermented in a combination of stainless steel and oak.  The juice stays on its lees and is aged for 8 months.  52% is aged in French oak barrels but just 7% is new oak, 10% is second use and 35% is third use or older.  20% is aged in French oak foudres and the remaining 28% is aged in stainless steel.  This ensures that there is careful management of the oak which is just there to add depth and lift that lovely ripe Viognier fruit.