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Viognier - ion

Viognier - Reserve Selection Wine Details
Price: $25.00 per bottle

Description: Vibrant and explosive sweet aromas of orange blossoms, honey, star fruit, melon, and mango. Sweet ripe impression with flavors of melon, honey, citrus, peach, mango, and mineral. The mouthfeel is rich and emollient, coating the mouth and delicately balanced by a flinty acidity, delivering both power and elegance. The finish is long, fresh, vibrant and clean, with lingering mineral, peach and citrus flavors.

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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