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2022 Viognier

A rich expression in a classic dry style

$30


Retail

$24


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About the Wine

Viognier’s rich texture, combined with its aromas of ripe stone fruit, citrus, tropical fruit, and haunting floral perfume, have taken this northern Rhône variety from near extinction in the 1960s to a popular variety in the New World. Paso Robles, with its Rhône influence, has been a new refuge for this grape, and the 2022 Viognier is an appealing expression of this variety’s showy potential. Its full-bodied, drier style, mouth-filling texture, and long finish have made this wine a favorite, especially for those who normally don’t venture into the white zone.

Tasting Notes

Body

LightMediumFull

Appearance

Bright pale yellow/straw color with moderate-plus viscosity and slow-forming, thick tears on the glass.

Aroma

Aromatic with tropical fruit and ripe nectarine followed by exotic orange blossom, subtle spice, and salinity.

Palate

Bold and rounded with initial flavors of green apple, ripe Meyer lemon, and candied ginger. The midpalate becomes richer with honeyed mango, caramelized pineapple, and honeydew melon. The long, textured finish turns toward preserved lemon, toast, and warm oak spice.

Key Features

  • Appellation

    Paso Robles

  • Fermentation

    Whole-cluster-pressed, barrel-fermented in neutral French oak with X5 and M2 yeast

  • Maturation

    7 months sur-lie aged

  • Alcohol

    14.0%

SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS

Flavorful Cheeses

The 2022 Viognier is a rich, balanced wine with a head-turning mix of complex fruit, floral notes, and a touch of oak that matches perfectly with flavorful dishes like honey-and-curry-spiced roasted chicken with spinach and Cara Cara orange salad, or richly flavored firm cheeses such as aged Dutch gouda.

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