2024 Viognier
A rich expression of Viognier in a classic full, dry style
$35
Retail
$28
About the Wine
Viognier’s rich texture, combined with its aromas of ripe stone fruit, citrus, tropical fruit, and haunting floral perfume, has 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 2024 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 don’t normally venture into the white zone.
Tasting Notes
Body
Appearance
Bright and straw colored in the glass with moderate tears forming on the glass.
Aroma
Intensely aromatic with ripe mandarin, nectarine, and papaya, and fragrant floral notes of honeysuckle and jasmine.
Palate
Dry and moderate-bodied, with juicy peach, Asian pear, banana, and tart passion fruit on entry, followed by coconut husk, jasmine, and fresh chamomile on the midpalate. The wine’s oily texture is pleasantly balanced by bright acidity that leads to a moderately long finish of sustained stone fruit, crushed gravel, and limestone.
Key Features
Appellation
Paso Robles
Fermentation
Whole-cluster-pressed and barrel-fermented in neutral French oak
Maturation
Aged seven months sur-lie
Alcohol
14.0%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Flavorful Cheeses
The 2024 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.
