
Viognier
Learn about Viognier — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
Full-figured and charmingly floral, Viognier is one of the most important white grapes of the northern Rhône, and the only one allowed in Condrieu and neighboring monopole (an entire appellation dedicated to just one winery), Château Grillet. It is also a blending variety in several appellations throughout the entire Rhône Valley. Viognier is grown throughout much of the rest of the wine world with some degree of success. Look for great New World examples from California, Oregon, Washington and cooler parts of Australia.
Tasting Notes for Viognier
Viognier is a dry, white wine with a full body and distinctive floral aromas. redolent of a full bouquet of flowers, stone and tropical fruits and a dash of spice. It is lower in acidity than most white wines, lending to its heavy impression on the palate. While a whiff of Viognier might suggest sweet flavors, these wines are typically quite dry.
Perfect Food Pairings for Viognier
Viognier is an intense, bold variety that can easily stand up to hearty food like pork loin with apricot stuffing, roasted chicken or chicken Kiev.
Sommelier Secrets for Viognier
While Viognier is a white grape, it also plays an important role in the red wines of Côte Rôtie in the northern Rhône. About 5% Viognier is typically co-fermented with the Syrah in order to stabilize the color, and as an added benefit, add a subtle perfume.
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Guigal Condrieu 2002Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2002Viognier from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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Smoking Loon Viognier 2002Viognier from Napa Valley, California
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RH Phillips EXP Viognier 2002Viognier from California
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Sobon Estate Estate Viognier 2002Viognier from Sierra Foothills, California
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Cline Viognier 2002Viognier from Sonoma County, California
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Vinum Cellars Vista Verde Vineyard Viognier 2002Viognier from California
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Fairview Viognier 2002Viognier from South Africa
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Zaca Mesa Viognier 2002Viognier from Central Coast, California
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Alban Estate Viognier 2002Viognier from Central Coast, California
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Miner Family Simpson Vineyard Viognier 2002Viognier from Napa Valley, California
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Pepperwood Grove Viognier 2002Viognier from California
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Iron Horse Viognier 2002Viognier from Sonoma County, California
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Arrowood Saralee's Vineyard Viognier 2002Viognier from Sonoma County, California
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Fess Parker Santa Barbara Viognier 2002Viognier from Central Coast, California
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Pindar Viognier 2002Viognier from New York, Other U.S.
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Miner Family Viognier 2002Viognier from Napa Valley, California
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Kunde Viognier 2002Viognier from Sonoma County, California
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Jean-Luc Colombo Condrieu Amour de Dieu 2002Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Don Miguel Gascon Viognier 2002Viognier from Argentina
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Wild Horse Viognier 2002Viognier from Central Coast, California
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Stags' Leap Winery Viognier 2002Viognier from Napa Valley, California
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Jade Mountain Mt. Veeder Paras Vineyard Viognier 2002Viognier from Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
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Wattle Creek Alexander Valley Viognier 2002Viognier from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Bonterra Organically Grown Viognier 2002Viognier from North Coast, California