Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Straw yellow in the glass. Inviting nose and medium palate of baked quince, underripe banana, dried magnolia flower, and white pepper. Lowish acidity appropriate for the variety, but present enough for rich foods. Finish is medium short and continues the palate. A leaner style of New World Viognier that reaches for its Condrieu roots, but doesn't quite make it. That's not a flaw, but a positive placement into its own niche. A solid NW Viognier that's better than most as a dinner wine. Drink now with chicken pot pie or other rich NW fare.
Straw yellow in the glass. Inviting nose and medium palate of baked quince, underripe banana, dried magnolia flower, and white pepper. Lowish acidity appropriate for the variety, but present enough for rich foods. Finish is medium short and continues the palate. A leaner style of New World Viognier that reaches for its Condrieu roots, but doesn't quite make it. That's not a flaw, but a positive placement into its own niche. A solid NW Viognier that's better than most as a dinner wine. Drink now with chicken pot pie or other rich NW fare.
Jul 31st, 2026
Pale lemon with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits with notes of floral perfume spice. On the palate flavors of floral fruits, citrus and slight nutty character. Lively acidity, medium finish ending with tart fruit character with nutty tones.
Pale lemon with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits with notes of floral perfume spice. On the palate flavors of floral fruits, citrus and slight nutty character. Lively acidity, medium finish ending with tart fruit character with nutty tones.
Dec 15th, 2025Pale lemon with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits with notes of floral perfume spice. On the palate flavors of floral fruits, citrus and slight nutty character. Lively acidity, medium finish ending with tart fruit character with nutty tones.
Pale lemon with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits with notes of floral perfume spice. On the palate flavors of floral fruits, citrus and slight nutty character. Lively acidity, medium finish ending with tart fruit character with nutty tones.
Apr 29th, 2023
Jasmin, white flowers and white hard candy.
Jasmin, white flowers and white hard candy.
May 19th, 2016Tons of fruit on the mid palate. Orange, white pepper, flower blossoms and melon. Lacked depth.
Tons of fruit on the mid palate. Orange, white pepper, flower blossoms and melon. Lacked depth.
Mar 1st, 2015
Great vibrancy on the nose with subtle peach, pear, and minerality, as well as some dandelion. A firm but welcoming and refreshing acidity pairs with juicy peach and a round mouthfeel with some oak. As it warms in the glass, more ripe peach and some soft florals emerge.. This is the kind of white that does it for me.. Bravo.
Great vibrancy on the nose with subtle peach, pear, and minerality, as well as some dandelion. A firm but welcoming and refreshing acidity pairs with juicy peach and a round mouthfeel with some oak. As it warms in the glass, more ripe peach and some soft florals emerge.. This is the kind of white that does it for me.. Bravo.
Sep 2nd, 2014
Richard liked it. He said it reminded him of club soda. Acidic, but good with chicken and peppery pasta. Dry, minerally
Richard liked it. He said it reminded him of club soda. Acidic, but good with chicken and peppery pasta. Dry, minerally
Oct 1st, 2024Very pleasant, Mellon and pears, and soft tannins
Very pleasant, Mellon and pears, and soft tannins
Dec 24th, 2022Pale straw-hued. Aromas and flavors of cream, honey, lychee, papaya, and pear. Medium-plus body and medium acidity. Sweet and inviting on the nose, with a mineral, mouthwatering finish.
Pale straw-hued. Aromas and flavors of cream, honey, lychee, papaya, and pear. Medium-plus body and medium acidity. Sweet and inviting on the nose, with a mineral, mouthwatering finish.
Jun 19th, 2020Tasted pears. Fruity. It did lack depth but it had better flavor than other whites.
Tasted pears. Fruity. It did lack depth but it had better flavor than other whites.
Jun 19th, 2020