Nativo The Bees Viognier, Organic, Nativo, Swartland, South Africa 2021
Swartland, South Africa
Tasting Notes
Nativo The Bees Viognier 2021. An organically farmed Viognier from Swartland, fermented in stainless steel and partially in neutral oak to enhance texture while preserving aromatic purity. Minimal intervention highlights the grape’s floral and stone-fruit character.
Food Matches
Chicken Korma with Coconut Rice, Tempura Dragon Roll Sushi & Roasted Asparagus with Cracked Pepper
Wine Profile
Wine Type White Wine
Vintage 2021
Style Aromatic Whites
Country South Africa
Region Swartland
Grower Name Nativo
Grape Variety Viognier
ABV 12.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Organic, Vegan
SKU NATITHEBEES21
Grower
Nativo
Billy Hughes, who was born in Argentina, was inspired to start his own wine business after moving to the Cape of South Africa in 1990. After educating himself in viticulture and winemaking, Billy and his late wife Penny purchased an old wheat farm in Malmesbury, near Cape Town, in 2000. His daughter Kiki is now in charge of ensuring the Hughes Family Wines' long-term… Read More
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Viognier
Viognier is one of the world's most fashionable white grape varieties, mainly due to its association with Condrieu and other regions in the increasingly fashionable Rhone Valley. It thrives in warm climates and is able to withstand drought well, hence its popularity in the Rhône and other parts of Southern France.The wines it produces are typically high in colour… Read More
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