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Silvan Ridge Viognier

Silvan Ridge Viognier Wine Details
Price: $22.00 per bottle

Description: As simple and as pure an expression of the grape as you'll find in Oregon, from an emergent South Oregon vineyard that's rapidly gaining a reputation for success with Rhone varietals, this wine opens with aromas of peach blossom along with a slightly herbal backnote; it's clean, round, and fresh on the palate, with rich peach flavors and sweet refreshing fruit on the finish."

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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