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Wine Details
Price:
$15.00 per bottle
Description:
Much less fruity that our 2008 release, this excellent white wine has a full mouth feel & fruit on first sip yet retains its dry character through to the finish. Originally grown only in the Rhone region of France, the Viognier grape has shown it can excel in California, Australia & South America as well. Similar to a Riesling, this wine has nice citrus & mineral tones & is an excellent food wine. Viognier is at its best when consumed young.
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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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