
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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K Vintners Viognier 2010Viognier from Columbia Valley, Washington
- WE
- WS
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Luke Donald Collection Viognier 2010Viognier from Central Coast, California
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Maison Nicolas Perrin Hermitage Blanc 2010Viognier from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- WS
- RP
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Smoking Loon Viognier 2010Viognier from California
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Tahbilk Viognier 2010Viognier from Victoria, Australia
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Spice Route Viognier 2010Viognier from South Africa
- WE
- WS
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Zaca Mesa Viognier 2010Viognier from Central Coast, California
- WE
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Fairview Viognier 2010Viognier from South Africa
- RP
- WS
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Jean-Luc Colombo La Violette Viognier 2010Viognier from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Massena The Surly Muse Viognier 2010Viognier from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Freemark Abbey Viognier 2010Viognier from Napa Valley, California
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Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2010Viognier from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WS
- WE
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Chateau de Campuget Prestige Viognier 2010Viognier from Rhone, France
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Yalumba Organic Viognier 2010Viognier from South Australia, Australia
- WS
- WE
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Cline North Coast Viognier 2010Viognier from North Coast, California
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Wild Horse Viognier 2010Viognier from Central Coast, California
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Duchman Viognier 2010Viognier from Other U.S.
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Calera Mt. Harlan Viognier 2010Viognier from Central Coast, California
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Fess Parker Santa Barbara Viognier 2010Viognier from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
- WE
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Calera Viognier 2010Viognier from Central Coast, California
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Vins de Vienne Condrieu La Chambee Blanc D'Or 2010Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
- WS
- W&S
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Darioush Signature Viognier (Torn Label) 2010Viognier from Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Jaboulet Condrieu Domaine des Grands Amandiers 2010Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
- WS
- RP
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Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2010Viognier from Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WS
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Guigal Condrieu 2010Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
- W&S