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3 Total Awards
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1 Special Awards
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2021 Viognier

Maader 99

Swartland, South Africa

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An award-winning, tropical and atypical taste of a known favorite

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About This Wine


Maader 99

Viognier

This just in! Our Maader 99 Viognier brought home the "Best of South Africa AVA" designation, a Gold Medal and 91 points from the 2022 Harvest Terroir Challenge!

Our Maader 99 Viognier is a notably leaner style of this popular grape with zesty citrus aromas and a bright, focused palate featuring tropical fruit flavors. This elegant expression comes as a result of Swartland’s Mediterranean climate, where warm days shape exotic fruit notes and cool nights work to preserve Viognier’s naturally low levels of acidity. Soils here have an impeccable ability to hold onto water, hydrating vines throughout the region’s long, dry summers before the Southern Hemisphere harvest takes place in March and April. As members of Fairtrade International™, our local winemaking partners who tend to these vines share our respect and understanding of the importance of nature and community. This Viognier embodies our mutual commitment to share the beauty of South African winemaking culture with the world; now it’s your turn. Enjoy this wine with family and friends paired with family-style meals and impactful conversation. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.

Maader 99 2021 Viognier Swartland, South Africa

Wine Region


Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Coconut Curry, Seafood, Fried Tofu

Body 3 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3

Tasting Notes


  • A figure representing the Banana tasting note. Banana
  • A figure representing the Pineapple tasting note. Pineapple
  • A figure representing the Lime tasting note. Lime

Our Viognier is elegant and approachable, with floral aromas joined by scents of fresh lime on the nose. This wine is medium-bodied but feels light with modest acidity and waxy textures on the palate, where exotic green banana flavors complement ripe pineapple for a friendly finish.

Awards


Maader 99 2021 Viognier Swartland, South Africa: Viognier

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3 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Special Award, 2022 Harvest Terroir Challenge
  • Gold Medal, 2022 Harvest Terroir Challenge
  • Points 91 Points, 2022 Harvest Terroir Challenge
Maader 99 2021 Viognier Swartland, South Africa