{"product_id":"creation-estate-range-viognier-2024","title":"Creation Estate Range Viognier 2024","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreation Viognier 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVivaldi in a Glass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom the cool maritime slopes of the Hemel‑en‑Aarde Ridge in Walker Bay, this 2024 Viognier is an expression of elegance and precision. Grapes are sourced from quartz-strewn clay soils, hand-harvested and fermented with care, yielding a wine that sings of place and personality. The winemaker calls it “joyful and vivacious, with pertinent peach snuggling up to the secret subtleties of ripe pear.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor those who appreciate white wines with personality—notes that linger, texture that intrigues, and a sense of place that resonates. Ideal for wine lovers seeking something beyond the ordinary, suited for fine dinners, thoughtful gifts or simply relaxed but refined enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e Pale gold, clear and luminous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAromas:\u003c\/b\u003e Fragrant white peach, ripe pear, soft floral under-notes and gentle creaminess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e The fruit is generous yet measured—white peach and apricot gliding over crisp minerality and bright natural acidity. The texture is smooth, the finish long and poised. According to Vivino, it shows “fragrant white-peach aromas mingling with a rich, creamy character, followed by crisp minerality and bouncy, well-integrated natural acidity.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Refined and polished, with a mineral echo and elegant fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with seared salmon, Thai-style prawn curry, creamy pasta with summer squash, or soft cheeses such as brie or camembert. Serve at \u003cb\u003e8–10 °C\u003c\/b\u003e, perhaps in a tulip-shaped white wine glass to capture its aromatic bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Tips \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 8–10 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal Drinking Window:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024–2030 (best in the first 4-6 years for freshness, yet with potential to develop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlass Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium sized white wine glass with some bowl to capture aromas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 14.0% (per Vivino listing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Maturation:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-harvested, stainless steel fermentation, matured on fine lees for 6 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/b\u003e Quartz seams in clay soils, elevation approx. 264 m on the Cape South Coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Abundantly fruity and forthcoming yet refined on the nose with fragrant white peach aromas mingling with a rich, creamy character.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Crisp minerality and bouncy, well-integrated natural acidity.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt holds an average rating of \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/creation-viognier\/w\/1187258?year=2024\u0026amp;price_id=37906721\"\u003e4.1 stars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, based on user reviews.\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt has also appeared in lists of top South African Viogniers, being placed among the top 3 % of all wines worldwide according to its Vivino profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it oaked?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the focus leans more toward fruit purity and minerality rather than heavy oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it dry or sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry, with rich fruit and texture rather than overt sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it age?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — while lovely now, it has structure and finesse to develop over the next 4-6 years into subtler secondary notes of nuts or yeast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes it unique?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts provenance on quartz-rich soils, combined with cool climate and skilled winemaking, allows Viognier to shine in a restrained, refined style — rare in its category.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it suitable for gifting?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCertainly — its story, elegance and positive review profile make it a thoughtful premium gift or special-occasion wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creation","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":52819916161351,"sku":"C-EST-VIO-24Bottle","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (X6 Bottles)","offer_id":52819916194119,"sku":"C-EST-VIO-24Case","price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/9272\/4295\/files\/ProductPhotosCreation_4.jpg?v=1765718617","url":"https:\/\/potum.shop\/products\/creation-estate-range-viognier-2024","provider":"POTUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}