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Under the Sea

Under the Sea Wine Details
Price: $20.00 per bottle

Description: Rich golden color. Orange blossom, lemon drop and grapefruit flavors. Hints of peach, apricot, pineapple and honey- suckle. Full bodied and full flavored. Barrel fermented. Stirred on lees.

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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