Soumah of the Yarra Valley Yering
Late Harvest
100% Viognier
Yarra Valley
11% abv 
Vegan Friendly
The 2024 vintage was a drier and warmer winter, temperatures recording one-degree higher than typical. The team at Soumah were therefore thinking ‘El Nino’ and drought. Then came 75% more rainfall than normal from October through January with the ensuring summer temperatures a degree lower than typical! They had some settled weather around early November, which allowed a great flowering and fruit set, laying the foundation for good yields. The overall cooler temperatures in summer produced excellent acidity which set up for minimal intervention ferments and wines of great length and structure. No longer affected by Botrytis, this wine is now late harvest.
 
This dessert wine has luscious aromas of classic viognier varietal apricots and candied ginger. While it is sweet on the palate, the fine line of mineral acidity keeps the finish fresh and elegant. It's unctuous and sweet in the mouth yet not remotely heavy, finishing honeyed and long.
Food match
Victoria sponge all day long. Salted caramel Affogato but also great with soft cheese.