Alban Vineyards

Central Coast Viognier

8.8155 ratings
8.945 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

Too austere for me with all that steel.

Too austere for me with all that steel.

Mar 5th, 2024
Eric Urbani

Love Alban, great producer. But I prefer their Pinots

Love Alban, great producer. But I prefer their Pinots

Feb 2nd, 2024
Ron R
9.2

An impressive representation of Viognier. Exotic nose of pineapple and citrus fruits is joined on the palate. While lacking acidity, the mid-palate is focused and precise. Displays great texture and minerality. We aligned on the rating.

An impressive representation of Viognier. Exotic nose of pineapple and citrus fruits is joined on the palate. While lacking acidity, the mid-palate is focused and precise. Displays great texture and minerality. We aligned on the rating.

Apr 5th, 2019
Mary Jane Reiter

Sommelier & Writer SpecialForkWines

9.2

Like a chard but better. Some butter but still aromatic and good acidity. Went great with lobster!

Like a chard but better. Some butter but still aromatic and good acidity. Went great with lobster!

Feb 15th, 2018
Nathan Claiborn

Not into it.

Not into it.

2 people found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2015
WineMascot

I am not a fan of Viognier but time after time Alban kills it! Great acidity and hint of ginger. Not too much floral aftertaste

I am not a fan of Viognier but time after time Alban kills it! Great acidity and hint of ginger. Not too much floral aftertaste

1 person found it helpfulOct 15th, 2015
Joel Pennington #❤️🐢🍷

Owner/Winemaker Slow Turtle Vineyard

9.1

Quite good - refined and unique. Lots of grapefruit, peach, fresh cut flowers.

Quite good - refined and unique. Lots of grapefruit, peach, fresh cut flowers.

1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2015
Daryl McLean

Realllllyyyy bad

Realllllyyyy bad

1 person found it helpfulNov 17th, 2012
Omar 'Nacho' Campos

Intense nose with lots of peach, floral notes, honeydew and melon; rich, full body, balanced alcohol and acidity, palate with flavours of white flowers and exotic fruit

Intense nose with lots of peach, floral notes, honeydew and melon; rich, full body, balanced alcohol and acidity, palate with flavours of white flowers and exotic fruit

May 23rd, 2017
Stephen Mathews

Happy Mother's Day to my mama! And she loved the Viognier...

Happy Mother's Day to my mama! And she loved the Viognier...

May 15th, 2017