Woodgate Viognier 2023

Woodgate Bakers Dozen Special

Buy 12 bottles of Woodgate and choose your 13th bottle free.

Mix and match any 12 wines across the Woodgate range — sparkling, white, rosé, red or fortified — and your usual 5% dozen discount will still apply automatically at checkout.

Once you reach the cart, you will be prompted to choose your free 13th bottle. Your free bottle can be any Woodgate wine at the same price or lower than the highest-priced bottle in your dozen. Plus,, you can browse our site and add more Western Australian wines.

If you need more than the listed stock, feel free to order more than what is showing online. We are regularly restocking from Woodgate.

Tasting Notes 🍇

• Colour: Pale straw with a faint green tinge
• Aromatics: White peach, apricot bloom, honeysuckle and a hint of tropical lychee
• Palate: Creamy texture from extended lees contact in amphora; the palate shows peach-nectarine, citrus blossom, and tropical flair, balanced by bright acidity and finishing with a fine, persistent length

Winemaker’s Note

“Fermented and matured in clay amphora for nine months, this Viognier showcases full fruit expression with creamy texture and refined elegance—no oak, just purity and weight.”

Viticulture & Winemaking

🔹 Region: Blackwood Valley, WA
🔹 Varietal: 100% Viognier
🔹 Fermentation & Maturation: 9 months in clay amphora vessels with extended lees contact
🔹 Style: Un-oaked, textured yet fruit-fresh
🔹 Alcohol: 13.5%

Sustainability & Vineyard Focus 🌱

Woodgate Wines is a family-run operation, with their Viognier coming from the Blackwood Valley who emphasise regional character, small-batch winemaking and minimal intervention. Their vineyard practices and innovative vessel choices (like amphora) reflect a commitment to authenticity and terroir. 

Storage & Serving Tips ❄️

• Serving Temperature: 10 °C to showcase both fruit brightness and texture

• Decanting: Not necessary — pour and enjoy

• Cellaring Potential: Best enjoyed now to 2026 for freshness; may gain additional texture over 2–3 years

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍽️

• Grilled barramundi with citrus and herbs

• Thai green curry with fresh lime and coriander

• Soft cheeses like ricotta or goats’ cheese with nectarines

• Asian pork-dumplings with ginger and apricot glaze

FAQ Wine Terms 🧐

❓ What does amphora maturation do?
Clay amphorae allow gentle oxygen interaction and thermal stability, creating wines with texture and complexity without imparting oak flavours—perfect for fruit-driven whites.

❓ Why is Viognier interesting in WA’s cooler regions?
In cooler climates like Blackwood Valley, Viognier retains aromatic lift and acidity rather than becoming over-ripe, resulting in freshness, elegance and varietal definition.

❓ What should I expect in this bottle?
Expect an aromatic Viognier with stone fruit and tropical notes, creamy texture from amphora ageing, vibrant acid backbone and a dry, refined finish.

Why Buy Woodgate Viognier From Partners in Wine WA

Partners in Wine WA is a Perth-based specialist in boutique Western Australian wine, with a strong focus on family producers and hard-to-find local releases. We offer a strong local range of Woodgate wines in Perth, along with competitive pricing across the collection. You can also enjoy complimentary personal delivery across Perth on orders over $75, Australia-wide shipping, and an automatic 5% discount when you buy 6 or more wines.