
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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Spice Route Viognier 2009Viognier from South Africa
- WS
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Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2009Viognier from Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WE
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Yalumba Organic Viognier 2009Viognier from South Australia, Australia
- WS
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Massena The Surly Muse Viognier 2009Viognier from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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Fairview Viognier 2009Viognier from South Africa
- RP
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Wild Horse Viognier 2009Viognier from Central Coast, California
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Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2009Viognier from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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Fess Parker Santa Barbara Viognier 2009Viognier from Central Coast, California
- RP
- WS
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Freemark Abbey Viognier 2009Viognier from Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Charles Smith Stoneridge Vineyard Viognier 2009Viognier from Columbia Valley, Washington
- WE
- RP
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Zaca Mesa Viognier 2009Viognier from Central Coast, California
- CG
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Oxford Landing Viognier 2009Viognier from South Australia, Australia
- WS
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Justin Viognier 2009Viognier from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Novelty Hill Stillwater Creek Viognier 2009Viognier from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Calera Viognier 2009Viognier from Central Coast, California
- W&S
- WE
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Seven Hills Winery Viognier 2009Viognier from Columbia Valley, Washington
- W&S
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Storybook Mountain Estate Viognier 2009Viognier from Napa Valley, California
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Jaffurs Viognier 2009Viognier from Central Coast, California
- RP
- WE
- JS
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Bonterra Organically Grown Viognier 2009Viognier from North Coast, California
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Guigal Condrieu 2009Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Guigal La Doriane Condrieu 2009Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
- W&S
- TP
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Smoking Loon Viognier 2009Viognier from California
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Cline North Coast Viognier 2009Viognier from North Coast, California
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Chateau de Campuget Prestige Viognier 2009Viognier from Rhone, France
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Jean-Luc Colombo La Violette Viognier 2009Viognier from Languedoc-Roussillon, France