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Wine Details
Price:
$22.00 per bottle
Description:
Viognier (pronounced VEE-own-yay) is a lovely white grape from the Rhone region of France, just beginning to be more widely known in the United States. This wine is a superb example and very characteristic of the varietal, with fragrant jasmine and peach leading off the exotic, forward nose that includes lemongrass and lichee notes. On the palate, the wine is crisp and bright with flavors of ripe green apples and tropical mango, underlaid with a warm, nutty toasted almond note contributed by the particular yeast strain used in fermentation. Delightful with Asian fusion cuisine and other light and spicy fare.
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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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