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2023 Viognier

2023 Viognier
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Viognier
Appellation
Monterey
Vineyard
San Lucas
Harvest Date
Sep 11, 2023
pH
3.51
Aging
63% French oak 37% stainless steel, 4 months
Bottling Date
Mar 13, 2024
Alcohol %
12.8
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$28.00
 
SKU: 23SVIVI7EMON502

In 1965, Viognier was on the brink of extinction. Only eight meager acres of this Rhône varietal existed in the Condrieu. That Viognier has crawled its way off of the endangered species list is no small miracle. Capricious by nature, growing Viognier is like walking a tightrope. Sensitive, late ripening and naturally low in acid, she’s a fickle grape and even when you pour heart and soul into her, she might just thumb her nose at you. Her saving grace? Viognier is truly gorgeous, with the aromas and distinctiveness of a Gewürz, the succulent fruit flavors and creamy mouthfeel of a Chardonnay, and that certain je ne sais quoi that gives her a magic all her own.

Our 2023 Viognier features striking aromas of pear, quince, citrus, and tropical fruit. A medium-bodied palate of bright peachy notes is layered with a crisp acidity that gives way to a rich and lingering finish.

Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Viognier
Appellation
Monterey
Vineyard
San Lucas
Harvest Date
Sep 11, 2023
pH
3.51
Aging
63% French oak 37% stainless steel, 4 months
Bottling Date
Mar 13, 2024
Alcohol %
12.8
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Wine Profile
Vineyard
Viognier is extremely sensitive to its surroundings, requiring a locale with just the right amount of heat and sunshine tempered by cool nights in order to keep the right sugar-acid-flavor balance. More so than most varieties, Viognier must be harvested at its absolute peak of maturity in order to show off the intense flavors and richness that are the epitome of this varietal. Our Viognier is grown on Block 7a of our estate San Lucas Vineyard. With cool mornings unfolding into plenty of afternoon sunshine, this 3-acre spot allows the late-ripening Viognier to hang on the vine and achieve maximum fruit flavors.
Varietal Composition
100% Viognier
Winemaking
After hand-harvesting and delivery to the winery, the Viognier was fermented in a refrigerated stainless steel tank at a cool temperature of about 50°F. The slow and cold fermentation process enhances fruit esters and preserves the delicate nuances of the Viognier grape. We use a specially-selected yeast strain to further preserve and accent the fruit-forward varietal character. The wine was aged in 63% French oak and 37% stainless steel for four months prior to bottling.
Cases Produced
130