Stags' Leap Winery
Napa Valley Viognier
Napa Valley, California, USA
Pale gold. Peachy nuts and spice on the nose and palate. Relatively high acidity for a Viognier. Full mouthfeel. Bitters on the lengthy finish. Great with rich seafood dishes.
Pale gold. Peachy nuts and spice on the nose and palate. Relatively high acidity for a Viognier. Full mouthfeel. Bitters on the lengthy finish. Great with rich seafood dishes.
Oct 27th, 2015If I had to drink Viognier, I could drink this one. White flowers, light apricot and stone fruits in the nose with no apparent oak. Looks high and alcohol and at 14.1 it is high but the alcohol does not come through on the palate. The palate exhibits very light stone fruit but it is not overwrought; the texture is supple without being overbearingly viscous; finishes with a light peach note.
If I had to drink Viognier, I could drink this one. White flowers, light apricot and stone fruits in the nose with no apparent oak. Looks high and alcohol and at 14.1 it is high but the alcohol does not come through on the palate. The palate exhibits very light stone fruit but it is not overwrought; the texture is supple without being overbearingly viscous; finishes with a light peach note.
Sep 4th, 2015
One of my favorite varietals from one of my love's favorite producers 😍 espresso, warm caramel, nutmeg and cloves on the nose. Palate is dense, ripe, and soooo California. Perfectly rounded spice, long smoky finish. Paired well with mahi mahi in a garlic butter paprika sauce. Life is good
One of my favorite varietals from one of my love's favorite producers 😍 espresso, warm caramel, nutmeg and cloves on the nose. Palate is dense, ripe, and soooo California. Perfectly rounded spice, long smoky finish. Paired well with mahi mahi in a garlic butter paprika sauce. Life is good
May 7th, 2016Well done wine but missing the Viognier complexity
Well done wine but missing the Viognier complexity
Jan 31st, 2016I don't love whites but this is definitely a gateway for me to explore more!
Crisp citrus with a taste of Apple peel, lime and a little vanilla.
I don't love whites but this is definitely a gateway for me to explore more!
Crisp citrus with a taste of Apple peel, lime and a little vanilla.
The best white wine I've had. Perfectly balanced with varied layers allowing every drinker to pick out a different flavor. Beautiful color with great legs. With a meal or by itself, you'll love this wine.
The best white wine I've had. Perfectly balanced with varied layers allowing every drinker to pick out a different flavor. Beautiful color with great legs. With a meal or by itself, you'll love this wine.
Oct 6th, 2015Medium body, light color, floral nose, smooth mouth feel, notes of vanilla and citrus with mineral finish. Nice with lamb meatballs, roasted tomato sofrito and dollop of fresh ricotta and shrimp cocktail.
Medium body, light color, floral nose, smooth mouth feel, notes of vanilla and citrus with mineral finish. Nice with lamb meatballs, roasted tomato sofrito and dollop of fresh ricotta and shrimp cocktail.
Jul 4th, 2015
2013; light straw, nose of light lemon custard w/ hint of sweet onion; bright fruit of lemons, grapefruit, honeydew melon w/ touch of vanillan. Much better after some air than the tightness upon opening.
2013; light straw, nose of light lemon custard w/ hint of sweet onion; bright fruit of lemons, grapefruit, honeydew melon w/ touch of vanillan. Much better after some air than the tightness upon opening.
Jun 27th, 2015