Hans Herzog
‘MISTRAL’ Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne 2022 750ml

"Terrific Rhone Blend!" James Suckling

60% Marsanne, 30% Viognier, 10% Roussanne

A true blockbuster Rhône-style blend, opulent yet effortlessly drinkable. Explosive aromas of honeyed quince, lemon verbena and Mediterranean herbs lead into a rich, layered palate with a silky, mouth-filling flow

Vintage 2022

The name Mistral pays homage to the cool wind that sweeps through the Rhône Valley, preserving freshness during hot summers. In Marlborough, nature provides an even finer balance: warm, sun-drenched days build concentration, while cool nights slow ripening and lock in acidity.

Grown on free-draining gravel and sandy soils, the 2022 season unfolded warm and dry with a long Indian summer, allowing these sun-loving varieties to reach full maturity without losing energy. The result is a powerful wine with lift, precision and effortless flow.

Hans' Winemaking Notes

The pristine fruit underwent cold maceration (skin contact) to extract complex compounds from the flesh, pulp, skins, and seeds, enhancing aromatic intensity, texture, and colour.

The must of the Marsanne and Roussanne underwent a long, cool wild yeast co-fermentation, maturing in a single 500L French oak puncheon on fine lees for 18 months.

The Viognier, fermented separately with the same natural approach, also aged in a puncheon for 18 months before blending.

No fining (Vegan), no cold stabilization, and only coarse filtration to maintain purity