{"product_id":"2025-rylstone-estate-final-lap-viognier","title":"2025 Rylstone Estate 'Final Lap' Viognier","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eSNAPSHOT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e Aromatic, structured Viognier built for the table (not the tasting bench)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eVariety \/ Clone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e 100% Viognier (HTK)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eAlc:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feb 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased: \u003c\/strong\u003eMay 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCases Produced: \u003c\/strong\u003e567\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eTERROIR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eUltra-cool inland site above Rylstone in the Great Dividing Range, ~650 m ASL with wide diurnal range. North-facing slopes over \u003cb\u003eOrdovician (≈450 Myr) limestone reef\u003c\/b\u003e with shallow sandy \/ sandy-loam soils. Low soil heat retention plus valley cold-air pooling yields \u003cb\u003eeffective night-time temperatures equivalent to ~1,200–1,300 m\u003c\/b\u003e, locking in perfume and natural acidity. Season rhythm: budburst late Sept\/Oct; harvest Mar\/Apr (earlier for Viognier in suitable years).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eVINTAGE \u0026amp; VINEYARD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e2025 produced a finer, fresher and more acid-driven expression than the fuller-bodied 2024 release. Picked at approximately 12.5 Baumé, the fruit delivered lower alcohol, less overt flavour weight and greater line, making the wine more precise, food-friendly and refreshing while still retaining Viognier’s floral and stone-fruit character. Careful canopy management was essential to manage vine health and disease pressure, ensuring clean, balanced fruit at harvest.Harvest: machine harvested on \u003cb\u003e4 March 2025\u003c\/b\u003e from \u003cb\u003eC Block Viognier\u003c\/b\u003e, sourced from approximately \u003cb\u003e25-year-old HTK clone vines\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eWhole-bunch press to stainless steel; \u003cb\u003ecool ferment\u003c\/b\u003e to preserve lift and line. \u003cb\u003ePartial malolactic\u003c\/b\u003e to gently round acidity and build mid-palate glide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eÉlevage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e 6 months on fine lees with gentle bâtonnage. \u003cb\u003eFining:\u003c\/b\u003e PVPP (Vegen-friendly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eAnalysis at bottling:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e 3.2 \u003cb\u003eTA:\u003c\/b\u003e ~6.5 g\/L \u003cb\u003eRS:\u003c\/b\u003e ~5 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eTASTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e golden-straw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/b\u003e Honeysuckle, peach blossom and white apricot, with citrus peel, ginger and subtle spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMedium-to-full bodied and finely textured, \u003c\/b\u003ewith apricot, white peach, citrus peel and a gentle spice note. Compared with the richer 2024 release, the 2025 is lower in alcohol and more acid-driven, giving the wine less overt fruit weight but greater freshness, line and table versatility. Fine lees and seasoned oak provide texture and glide, while the naturally bright acidity carries the wine to a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eFOOD \u0026amp; SERVICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eThrives with \u003cb\u003earomatic spice and richness\u003c\/b\u003e: coconut-based curries, saffron-lemon tagine, miso-glazed cod, grilled shellfish, roast chicken. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eServe 10–12 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e in generous white stems; a brief splash-decant unfurls the aromatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eWHY VIOGNIER HERE?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eViognier’s spiritual home is France’s \u003cb\u003eNorthern Rhône\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003eCondrieu\u003c\/b\u003e and the tiny \u003cb\u003eChâteau-Grillet\u003c\/b\u003e—celebrated for stone-fruit perfume, honeysuckle and a naturally \u003cb\u003esilky, oily texture\u003c\/b\u003e. It nearly vanished last century before a modern revival. Tradition also sees Viognier \u003cb\u003eco-fermented with Syrah in Côte-Rôtie\u003c\/b\u003e to lift colour and aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eOn \u003cb\u003elimestone in an ultra-cool site\u003c\/b\u003e like Rylstone, you get the best of both worlds: \u003cb\u003egenerous aromatics with real line\u003c\/b\u003e. Short, cool ferments and fine-lees élevage build shape without makeup. The result is Viognier that pairs like a serious white at the table and \u003cb\u003eages on its intrinsic chemistry\u003c\/b\u003e, not post-ferment cosmetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eABOUT RYLSTONE ESTATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eA hospitality-driven collaboration between \u003cb\u003eWill de Beaurepaire\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJames Wilkinson\u003c\/b\u003e, curated for restaurants, bars, hotels and events. The brief is \u003cb\u003eterroir before technique\u003c\/b\u003e—clean lines, food-centred balance, and zero “cosmetic winemaking.” Texture and longevity are built in the vineyard and élevage, not added after the fact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rylstone Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62805749629087,"sku":"FLV24","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2675\/8342\/files\/R2A7356.jpg?v=1741067827","url":"https:\/\/debeaurepairewines.com\/products\/2025-rylstone-estate-final-lap-viognier","provider":"De Beaurepaire Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}