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Viognier

Viognier Wine Details
Price: $18.99 per bottle

Description: Enjoy powerful aromas of fresh cut nectarines and white peaches, laced with floral notes of orange blossom and honeysuckle. Then taste the complex fruit flavors of apricot and peach, overlaid with notes of oak vanilla. The wine is crisp, yet creamy, a grand alternative to everyday whites, and one that pairs well with spicy dishes and unexpectedly with roast meats.

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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