Category Archives: Viognier

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc – Viognier 2008

Posted on January 3, 2011 by RJ

Pine Ridge, California, Chenin Blanc – Viognier 2008 The nose features melons and peaches, very fresh. In the mouth the same fruits delight with a touch of residual sugar and thirst-quenching acidity – very nice yet again. This wine has … Continue reading →

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Calera Mt. Harlan Viognier 2009

Posted on October 18, 2010 by RJ

At the Wine & Spirits Magazine tasting today we found a number of delicious wines, among them this gem from an icon estate in the Gavilan Range. Calera, Mt. Harlan, Viognier 2009 This Viognier showcases floral notes and minerality in … Continue reading →

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Heartland Viognier Pinot Gris 2006

Posted on June 28, 2010 by RJ

Heartland, South Australia, Viognier, Pinot Gris 2006 The nose features fresh peaches, candied tropical fruits and spicy flowers. On the palate this wine is quite broad, lowish in acidity, conveying a richness yet emphasizing the vineyard over the winemaking. The … Continue reading →

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Cline Sonoma Coast Viognier 2008

Posted on April 28, 2010 by RJ

Cline, Sonoma Coast, Estate Grown, Viognier 2008 The peachy character of Viognier expresses itself in the nose. In the mouth you’ll find more of the same, with some palpable acidity and a little touch of creaminess – nice. Knowing how … Continue reading →

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Calera Viognier 2008

Posted on April 27, 2010 by RJ

Calera, Mt. Harlan, Viognier 2008 The smell of this wine is rather entrancing. There’s the peachy fruit associated with Viognier, a nice sense of sweet flowers and enriching notes like vanilla and brown spices. In the mouth it is warm … Continue reading →

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Long Gamma Sonoma County White 2009

Posted on April 7, 2010 by RJ

Long Gamma, Sonoma County, White Wine 2009 The nose explodes with sweetness, like a fruit basket laid inside a bouquet of flowers. In the mouth it is dry but not austere, smooth and ebulliently fruity – nice. The grapes behind … Continue reading →

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Innocent Bystander Shiraz-Viognier 2006

Posted on January 20, 2010 by RJ

Innocent Bystander, Victoria, Shiraz-Viognier 2006 It’s very neat how you get the ripeness of Shiraz, the black fruits that we love, with the cooler climate marker of black pepper, all in one bottle. This is a great walk down the … Continue reading →

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d’Arenberg Hermit Crab 2008

Posted on November 9, 2009 by RJ

d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale, The Hermit Crab 2008 The nose features a combo of the herbaceousness that we can find with Marsanne and the overt peaches that we often see with Viognier. The mouth shows us an oily richness overtop of … Continue reading →

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LangeTwins Viognier 2008

Posted on September 28, 2009 by RJ

We visited with Joe Lange at the winery during the summer and he took us through their most state-of-the-art facility. We learned about the tremendous commitment the Lange family has made to sustainability.  And on top of that, they’re making … Continue reading →

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Triennes Viognier 2007

Posted on September 15, 2009 by RJ

Domaine de Triennes, Vin de Pays du Var, Sainte Fleur, Viognier 2007 This wine sings the Viognier song as if from the New World. The nose features fresh flowers and fruits and quite a perfume. In the mouth this freshness … Continue reading →

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