Variety: Viognier
Region: Clarksburg, California
Country: USA
Year: 2012
Price: $13 (retail)
Winery review: Our Viognier is more than just a wine, it represents a growing alliance against the tyranny of Chardonnay. From the loam and clay soils of the California Delta to the grapes themselves, this wine is truly exceptional. Never follow the conventional path of wine, develop your own love and tastes. Be the Chess player, not the Chess piece.
My review: This Viognier reminded me a lot of Sauvignon Blanc on the nose with floral, fruity, and grassy aromatics with even a hint of lemon peel. The taste, however, was fairly different from from Sauvignon Blanc: a bit heavier body, a little bit more acidity, but no ammonia. This wine was definitely more interesting than a Chardonnay and I really liked it a lot. I think this Viognier would go well with sea food in a light cream sauce.
I had this wine without food.
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