Michael Shaps
Mountain View Vineyard Viognier
Virginia, USA
Pale lemon; medium plus intensity aromas of star fruit, lemon curd, quince, yellow apple, ripe melon, lilac, daisy, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, clove; dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas and including yellow plum, pineapple, white and yellow flower, cardamom; bright acid balances
Pale lemon; medium plus intensity aromas of star fruit, lemon curd, quince, yellow apple, ripe melon, lilac, daisy, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, clove; dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas and including yellow plum, pineapple, white and yellow flower, cardamom; bright acid balances
Nov 6th, 2021Ripe peach and honeysuckle. Good acidty, and much less alcohol than the ripe Viogniers coming out of California. Tasty, I would drink again!
Ripe peach and honeysuckle. Good acidty, and much less alcohol than the ripe Viogniers coming out of California. Tasty, I would drink again!
1 person found it helpfulJun 21st, 2015
intense Asian pear, white fruit flavors
intense Asian pear, white fruit flavors
1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2015
A great example of Viognier from Virginia, I was surprised to find nice minerality and brighter orchard fruits, medium bodied and deftly balanced, it finishes on a high note with a really nice beam of fresh acidity. Who knew Viognier could dazzle in this style, terroir from Virginia indeed on display here.
A great example of Viognier from Virginia, I was surprised to find nice minerality and brighter orchard fruits, medium bodied and deftly balanced, it finishes on a high note with a really nice beam of fresh acidity. Who knew Viognier could dazzle in this style, terroir from Virginia indeed on display here.
Jul 17th, 2016
2013 Viognier. Soft nose, canned fruit on palate. Disappointing.
2013 Viognier. Soft nose, canned fruit on palate. Disappointing.
Aug 4th, 2015
2015 tasted 2018. Pale yellow. Hints of ripe tree fruit on the nose, though not particularly fragrant. Ripe, juicy palate, soft mouthfeel suggestive of malolactic fermentation possibly? Overall a good full bodied white but lacking the bouquet and fruit palate of an outstanding Viognier.
2015 tasted 2018. Pale yellow. Hints of ripe tree fruit on the nose, though not particularly fragrant. Ripe, juicy palate, soft mouthfeel suggestive of malolactic fermentation possibly? Overall a good full bodied white but lacking the bouquet and fruit palate of an outstanding Viognier.
Oct 28th, 2018C straw; N citrus, white peach; T lemon grapefruit up front, white peach on the end.
C straw; N citrus, white peach; T lemon grapefruit up front, white peach on the end.
Jul 31st, 2017
