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American Viognier

American Viognier Wine Details
Price: $14.00 per bottle

Description: Pronounced ve-own-ya, is our driest white wine. This pleasant light wine features a wonderful fruit bouquet and hints of citrus, especially lime and grapefruit, taste. A versatile wine that can be served with a wide variety of foods.

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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