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Viognier Yakima Valley

Viognier Yakima Valley Wine Details
Price: $20.00 per bottle

Description: How do you say it? It’s Vee’-Own-Yay! We think it’s French for fruit salad in a glass. This vino was gently whole cluster pressed from a single high altitude vineyard in the Yakima Valley. Our goal was to allow the distinct terroir and the fabulous floral fruit of this seductive varietal to shine through. This wine has been one we're known for over the past three vintages.

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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