Tim Smith Viognier 2025

The fruit here comes from two different vineyards in the Eden Valley and maturation is in a mix of Hungarian oak puncheons and French hogsheads, with the wine spending six months on lees. Tim has made certain to move away from the over the top, dripping with apricots style that we saw with so many local Viogniers for many years, not to mention many from offshore, to a more balanced, and even refined, style. It works extremely well. Lemon/yellow in hue, there are gorgeous aromatics of peaches, limes, a hint of lemongrass, spices, ginger and yes, a touch of apricot, but with this variety, there is simply no avoiding it. What works here is that it is not all encompassing. Wild aromatics they may be, but the wine has a supple texture, good length and a soft finish. Lots to like here, this is an excellent local Viognier. Enjoy it over the next three to four years. Cracking value as well.