Wine white - Viognier

Reference

Northern Rhone / France, California / USA, Australia

ABV13-15%. Tends to run high-alcohol.
Sub-styles
CondrieuCalifornia ViognierAustralian Viognier

Tasting Notes

Apricot, white flower, peach blossom, honeysuckle, oily texture, low acidity, tropical intensity, perfumed nose, stone fruit richness.

Brand Guide

Value: Yalumba Y Series (Australia), Calera (California). Standard: Georges Vernay Condrieu, Domaine du Monteillet.

Premium

Guigal La Doriane, Chateau-Grillet. Condrieu defines the peak

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The Story

A perfumed Rhone grape that nearly went extinct before its late-century revival.