The Viognier grape is actually considered relatively rare because of the small amount of acreage planted throughout the world. Considered hard to grow and susceptible to disease Viognier has gained quite a reputation for making a highly aromatic, floral scented wine with hints of apricots and peaches on the palate in the French area of Condrieu. It is also planted in the Cote Rotie area of the Northern Rhone where it is blended with Syrah to make the highly sought after Cote Rotie red wine. The only other areas of note for the Viognier grape are in California where some wineries have had much success with Viognier wines and in Australia where it has been used to blend with Syrah in a copy of the Cote Rotie wines. Wherever they are from you should buy Viognier wines at the Ultimate Wine Shop.
The 2007 Alluvium Blanc is predominantly Sauvignon Blanc (49 percent) and Semillon (40 percent) with small amounts of Chardonnay (9 percent) and Viognier (1 percent). Laurie barrel fermented 96 percent of the Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon lots in French Nevers oak, almost half of which were new. The nutty, toasty ... more
Falling somewhere between the lighter Italian Pinot Grigio style and the richer, rounder Pinot Gris style from Alsace, our Columbia Valley Pinot Gris offers fresh aromas and flavors of pear, fig, and a hint of spice. A touch of Viognier contributes texture and an attractive floral character. It’s a great ... more
d'ArenbergVery dark rich looking appearance suggesting with a black-crimson hue suggesting a complex youthful dry red. The aroma is intense and still quite undeveloped with a floral mix of peach stone, jasmine and cranberry juice overriding dark maraschino cherries, star anise, and spiced fruit cake. If you give the ... more
The 2004 Cote Rotie La Mouline displays soft notes of caramel, cola, bacon fat, litchi nuts, and honeysuckle along with the cassis and sweet cherry fruit. It is actually one of the most seductive and luscious of La Moulines to drink, and should probably be consumed in its first 10-12 ... more
The 2004 Cote Rotie La Turque reveals scents of grilled meats and charcoal, medium to full body, sweet tannin, decent acidity, and a very good finish. Although not profound, it is a great success for the vintage. Enjoy it over the next 10-12 years. more
Very ripe and open, with blood orange, persimmon, heather honey and Bosc pear aromas and flavors that course through the rich, lightly smoky finish. A lingering hint of mango adds more length. Drink now through 2011. more
Color: Dark red with purple hue.
Aroma: Aniseed, mulberries, dark chocolate and black currants with herbal tea notes.
Flavor: Rich complex flavors of ripe berries with hints of spicy oak and pepper on the palate.
Finish: Soft and elegant tannins with intense and lingering fruit flavors and rich mouth feel.
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Soothing tropical fruit with subtle bursts of mineral weave through the palate. Ripe melon and butterscotch round out the rich mouth feel and finish with soft sweet acidity.
Food Suggestion: Calls for some robust fish such as poached Atlantic Salmon or more delicate meat dishes like grilled pork chops. A ... more
Another crazy, perfect vintage. Classic Viognier with mind blowing aromas–stone fruit, jasmine blossoms, wet stone. This wine offers great balance and minerals…an absolute, sheer delight. Yet another winner-winner chicken dinner! more
Pale straw colour. Intriguing nose of green melon, nectarines and honeysuckle contrasting with a more savoury celery salt character. Playful spiciness lingers in the background. A broad mid-palate underpinned by a lively apply acid structure. Lifted floral notes make this wine multidimensional in character. more
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted. Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time. All pricing and availability subject to change. Artwork does not necessarily represent items for sale.
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