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Wine Details
Price:
$20.00 per bottle
Description:
This stylish white wine comes from one of the state's most exciting vineyards. Clifton Vineyard is located towards the northeast end of the Wahluke Slope with an unobstructed southwest exposure. Backed by black basalt cliffs and facing directly towards the Columbia River, this is a warm site. Harvest occurs in early September from this mainly sandy site.
This viognier is ripe, rich and opulent. Those warm days have resulted in a wine packed with peach, honeysuckle and fig aromas. Flavors mimic the aromas with additional vanilla and hazelnut nuances. An incredible blend of perfume and power, this memorable wine is sure to impress. Did I fail to mention that I feel that it is superior to last year's wine?
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Varietal Definition
Viognier:
The most acclaimed white wine grape from France's Rhône Valley, Viognier is a highly aromatic varietal, with a flavor profile that could include peach, apricot, nectarine, lichee, musk and flower blossom. The heady perfume of this varietal is one of its trademarks, although its flavors are sometimes problematic in matching with food. However, it does well with lobster, crab and moderately flavored fish. Use it as an apéritif as an alternative to Chardonnay. The "Rhône Rangers" in California have done an excellent job promoting this varietal.
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