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Wine Details
Price:
$25.00 per bottle
Description:
This is our first blend of these two varietals and it has made a lovely wine. The Viognier adds much of the floral, peachy and spicy nose with a touch of honey. The Roussanne adds to the structure providing more apple and citrus character with a round mouthfeel and a hint of mineral in the finish. This wine would be delicious with many chicken and fish dishes as well as many Ethnic cuisines. We had it with sautéed chicken with fresh summer herbs and saffron rice and it was delicious
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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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Roussanne:
Also known as Bergeron in the french Savoie region. Semi-classic grape grown in the Hermitage-Rhone and southern Cotes du Rhone region of France. Still occasionally incorporated into white wine blends, (e.g: with the Marsanne grape wine), because of its acidity and aroma but finding less and less favor.
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