Sean Thackrey

Lyra Noble Vineyard Viognier

8.842 ratings
8.718 pro ratings
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Ellen Clifford

As soon as I tasted the Bush song “Glycerine” started rambling through my head. Like the song this wine has staying power and is somewhat maudlin. A mix of viscous body, overripe apricots and bitter greens. Maybe I am the bittersweet one today. I like the balance in this golden guy though.

As soon as I tasted the Bush song “Glycerine” started rambling through my head. Like the song this wine has staying power and is somewhat maudlin. A mix of viscous body, overripe apricots and bitter greens. Maybe I am the bittersweet one today. I like the balance in this golden guy though.

Jun 17th, 2019
Sasha Verhage

Winemaker/Owner Eno Wines

9.2

Lovely nose. Honey suckle. Very nice.

Lovely nose. Honey suckle. Very nice.

Jan 8th, 2018
Seth Eli Barlow

Big, girthy wine. Almost too much, but somehow just right. The aromas are just so massive yet the acidity reigns it in. This is what standing in St. Peter’s Basilica tastes like.

Big, girthy wine. Almost too much, but somehow just right. The aromas are just so massive yet the acidity reigns it in. This is what standing in St. Peter’s Basilica tastes like.

Oct 27th, 2017
Scott Wren

Beautiful floral juice. A heavyweight on the lees. But good acidity to the rescue. Substantial and refreshing!

Beautiful floral juice. A heavyweight on the lees. But good acidity to the rescue. Substantial and refreshing!

Nov 17th, 2015
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.7

Sean Thackrey is by far one of my favorite American wines/wine maker. Though clearly well made this Viognier is so ripe and concentrate that the flavors and aromas of orange are so intense that it could pass for a glass of Grand Marnier. Not really my thing.

Sean Thackrey is by far one of my favorite American wines/wine maker. Though clearly well made this Viognier is so ripe and concentrate that the flavors and aromas of orange are so intense that it could pass for a glass of Grand Marnier. Not really my thing.

Aug 15th, 2015
Clayton Bahr

Time to drink this guy from the trip

Time to drink this guy from the trip

Jul 6th, 2015
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

9.1

Rich , complexed . Tropical fruits , so much going on and each mouthful is different . Dry finish .

Rich , complexed . Tropical fruits , so much going on and each mouthful is different . Dry finish .

Mar 31st, 2015
Luke Kenning

Sommelier/Wine Director Farallon Restaurant

8.7

Like the focused big stone but get some alcohol integration issues

Like the focused big stone but get some alcohol integration issues

Jan 13th, 2015
Todd Bostock

Cool. Green & orange melon. Light, dilute honey & citrus blossom. Not expected.

Cool. Green & orange melon. Light, dilute honey & citrus blossom. Not expected.

Jun 14th, 2014
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

7.8

Sweetness without the sufficient cut.

Sweetness without the sufficient cut.

Feb 9th, 2013