By Tim on Jul 15, 2006 in Recommendations, Tasting Notes, Viognier | 2 Comments
Acacia Vineyard, Viognier “Estate Grown” 2004 ($28)
Acacia Vineyard has been an old favorite of mine since the 1980’s producing some nice value Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Napa side of the Carneros AVA. While their Pinots are my favorite, they do make some other limited production wines only available at the winery or to wine club members. One of them is this Viognier which is produced from a small parcel grown next to the winery. Each vintage produces somewhere around 250 cases. I first tasted this at the winery last June and was not impressed. What a difference a little bottle age makes.
Straw-gold in color with aromas of citrus, pear and almond. Honey, pineapple and citrus flavors finish long with good acidity. Almost Chardonnay-like in structure but clearly made from the queen of Rhône whites. Delicious. Score: 9/10
14.8% ABV
Natural cork closure.
By Tim on Oct 29, 2005 in Tasting Notes, Viognier | 1 Comment
McManis Family Vineyards, Viognier, California 2004 ($8) – Golden straw in color, peach and honey aromas with apricots, citrus and mineral flavors. Finishes dry with substantial body and oily mouthfeel. A very good example of Viognier at a bargain price. Score: 8.5/10
Thanks for the tip, Johnee!
By Tim on Oct 3, 2005 in Podcast, Viognier | 4 Comments
Today’s podcast features the great white grape of the Northern Rhone: Viognier, and I take a look at John Cleeses’ “Wine for the Confused” DVD.
Show Notes:
0:20 - Welcome
0:34 - Background of Viognier
3:03 - Tasting Notes
3:36 - Cline Cellars, Viognier, Sonoma County 2004 ($10)
3:58 - Yalumba, Viognier, South Australia 2004 ($10)
4:18 - Elemental Cellars, Viognier, Deux Vert Vineyard, Willamette Valley, OR 2002 ($15.50)
4:41 - Best of tasting
5:04 - Best Value
5:21 - Review of “Wine for The Confused”
7:17 - Wines for virtual tasting
7:55 - PSA from Michael Butler from The Rock & Roll Geek Show
9:12 - Contact Details
9:36 - Next Show Theme
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