Viognier

Viognier was once a fairly common grape, though it is now a rare white grape grown almost exclusively in the northern Rhône regions of France. Around the 1960s, the grape was almost extinct when there were only eight acres in Northern Rhône. The popularity of the wine, as well as its price, has risen and thus the number of plantings have increased. Rhône now has over 740 acres planted.
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Food Pairing: Pairs well with lobster and rich, buttery seafood. Viognier can handle a smoky flavor and works well with pungent salads, ambrosias and cheeses.
80 California Viognier
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Pleasant Valley Vineyards Rate this wine
2007 Erika Anna Viognier
Hansen Vineyards, Paso Robles

$33.00

50 cases produced
Mount Palomar Winery Rate this wine
2005 Viognier
Estate and Temecula

Most winemakers believe that Viognier is best picked very ripe and this wine meets that standard with full, ripe aromas and flavors. This vintage features honeysuckle and gardenia floral aromas along with ripe stone fruit flavors of peach, apricot and spiced mango. The small amount of Chardonnay adds a nice touch to the clean, crisp finish.		$27.00

Cooper-Garrod Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Viognier, Finley Vineyard, Randall Grahm clone
Santa Cruz Mountains

This wine is made from unblended, 100% estate-grown, cellared, and bottled grapes. The color is golden straw. The nose evokes honeysuckle, peaches, a note of the tropics. In the month, honey, white peaches, violets, lemon drops, and mangoes. The finish is sunny and bright, lingering like the colors of a summer sunset. Start with it well-chilled and enjoy!		$22.00

287 cases produced
Clos La Chance Wines Rate this wine
2007 Estate Viognier
Central Coast

Typical of California Viognier, on the nose I get strong floral notes—honeysuckle and gardenia. Ripe peach lurks amongst the garden of flowers as well. On the palate, peaches and fresh nectarines are the dominant fruit flavors. Honey and a touch of spice round out the finish.		$22.00

Wild Horse Winery Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
Central Coast

Historically, Viognier (vee-OHN-yea) has been an extremely rare grape variety, producing wines destined for fortunate members of royalty and popes. Prized for its alluring aromatics and hedonistic flavors, Viognier is now available to wine lovers everywhere. Using grapes grown on both our estate vineyard and in San Benito County, Wild Horse Viognier is a beautiful expression of this rare Northern Rhône variety.
Arroyo Robles Winery Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
Paso Robles, Mill Road Vineyard

2008 Mid-State Fair Wine Competition BRONZE MEDAL
From another great eastside Paso Robles.vineyard, the flourescent amber green-fruit was harvested in late September. It's loaded with the classic stone-fruit flavors of white nectarines, peaches, and apricots, with a subtle floral bouquet and a vanillan minerality. The elegant mouthful is great on its own or with a broad range of seafood, spicy things or sweets.
Cass Winery Rate this wine
2007 Viognier
Paso Robles

Our 2007 Viognier is blended with 25% Roussanne. Right out of the bottle, an aroma of white peaches, bright enough to make a Georgia farmer proud, fills the air. The roussanne added in gives this wine a rich, mineral, well rounded mid-palate, with subtle notes of honeysuckle, and a finish so crisp and so bright, you could swear you were biting into a fresh yuzu. Chef Brandon recommends this with Eucalyptus grilled abalone with uni tamari emulsion.		$26.00

Wattle Creek Winery Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
Alexander Valley

Our 2006 Viognier flashes with hues of pale, sparkling yellow, speared by youthful streaks of green. Aromas of white peach blossom and stonefruit bounce from the glass, complimented by a gentle hint of toasted oak. Nectarine flavors converge with subtle lychee flavors, offering an even feel, nice length and a slightly crisp, clean finish. There is a sense of charm amongst the elegant flavors of this wine. Try it with chèvre and other fresh cheeses, or in white wine vinaigrette.		$30.00

Perry Creek Winery Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
El Dorado County

Apricot, citrus and orange peel in the nose, followed by a crisp, yet creamy and toasty finish. Lively acidity and refined complexity form a harmonious balance. Pure Viognier at it's best!		$15.00

David Girard Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Viognier-Roussanne
El Dorado

We have been creating this blend from the beginning. However, this vintage marks our first Viognier-Roussanne from El Dorado. Honeysuckle, apricot, and acacia blossoms dominate the aromas as the Roussanne softens the mouthfeel, adds viscosity and a touch of mineral and spice. Barrel fermented and aged in neutral barrels for 9 months, this wine is rich and creamy. 270 cases produced.		$20.00

270 cases produced
Colibri Ridge Winery & Vineyard Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
El Dorado

It has the fresh aromas of Honeysuckle, pears and citrus blossoms. The crisp flavors of honey, pears & peaches fill the mouth with a delightfully clean and lingering finish. Appellation - El Dorado		$15.50

La Honda Winery Rate this wine
2005 Viogner
Demetria Winery & Vineyards 1 reviews
2006 Viognier
Demetria Winery

The 2006 Viognier presents fragrant aromas of peach, jasmine, honeysuckle and candied orange peel. The high toned fruit continues on the palate with apricot, kumquat & marmalade finished by a hint of clove. True 100% Viognier that is clean and fresh. Only 250 cases produced.		250 cases produced
Ursa Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
Sierra Foothills

$16.00

Narrow Gate Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Viognier Roussanne
El Dorado

Classic aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossom, and a touch of lemon. The mid-palate layers in
subtle hints of honey, apricot, & mineral notes. Enjoy the crisp, bright, mandarin orange finish. Great
with salads, Asian dishes, curry, shell fish, grilled halibut, roasted chicken, vegetarian pastas, rich
cream sauces, cheeses. Barrel fermented sur lie & aged 6 mo. in French oak. Drinking now – 2008.		$20.00

Findleton Estate & Winery Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
Amador County

The Findleton Estate and Winery Viognier was hand-picked, pressed, and 100% barrel fermented in neutral oak to retain optimum varietal character while enhancing the structure and complexity of the palate. The wine was aged on the lees for 8 months prior to bottling. The bouquet exhibits aromas of lavender, honeysuckle, and almond with hints of pear. The palate contains firm, balanced acidity with a persistent citrus finish.		$22.00

Gregory Graham Wines Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
Bartolucci Vineyard

The fruit aromas of fig, peach and light citrus are further enhanced with floral, butter, toffee and toasted oak. The wine is very full bodied, with flavors of ripe apricot and peach. Serve this wine with spicy dishes of curry, ginger, fruit salsa or Pacific Rim cuisine. The wine can also be enjoyed on its own or with anything that calls for rich, full bodied Vin Blanc.		$20.00

Calcareous Winery Rate this wine
2005 Viognier
Paso Robles

The 2005 Viognier exhibits an exciting nose of honey blossoms, creamy vanilla beans and an underlying citrus zest. The mouth feel has a rich and broad mid-palate, balanced by minerality and a lengthy finish. Drink now through 2008.		$24.00

Hawley Wine 2 reviews
2006 Hawley Viognier
Placer County

This 100% Viognier shows its typical peach and jasmine-like flavors, along with citrus and spice notes. Its complex flavors mingle honeysuckle, pineapple, peach, apricot and orange blossoms. with a wonderfully light, clean fruity aroma. The mouth feel is luscious with moderate acidity, and a long fruity finish.		$21.00

Arthur Earl Rate this wine
2004 Viognier
Santa Ynez Valley

Viognier is one of the three northern Rhone white varieties found in common usage, and probably, the most common and popular of the three. It has great flavors of peaches and apricots, with the peach definitely dominating in this wine. Because of the forty percent new oak barrels used for fermentation and aging, it has a wonderful richness, almost sweetness that compliments the peach flavor, although there is no significant residual sugar in the wine. Viognier, unfortunately, is a variety lacking in a lot of acid so that it is not a very long lived wine, but that does not mean that it can not be an excellent alternative to Chardonnay, just drink it young. As this is a big full flavored white wine you can be especially creative with your food pairings. Think about things that you serve with fruit sauces or accompaniments. Ham, turkey, fish, lamb and pork come to mind, but it can also be served almost anywhere you would serve Chardonnay.
De La Montanya Estate Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
Russian River Valley

43 cases produced		$26.00

43 cases produced
Chateau Souverain Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
Sonoma County

The Souverain Viognier is pale straw in color with fragrant aromas of jasmine, honeysuckle and peach. The palate of this classic Rhone varietal offers delicate flavors of mandarin orange and ginger together with a hint of white peach that linger through the long, spicy finish.		$28.00

Indian Rock Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
Calaveras County

This fabled grape, once grown only in very small quantities in the northern Rhone Valley in France, is now cultivated in many regions of the world, including our little vineyard. We planted Viognier in 2004 on rich clay/loam soils, and have vinified it to express all the things we find attractive about the variety; deep aromas of peaches and honeysuckle, broad and powerful palate, and a clean, fresh finish, unencumbered by new oak. It may be our richest and most opulent white wine we've ever produced, and is a great match for salmon and sea bass or enjoyed with creamy cheeses like St Andre and Camembert.		$16.00

Arger-Martucci Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
St. Helena

The 2006 Viognier represents a significant change from our other vintages. The Viognier vines around the winery were removed in 2002 and the vineyard was replanted. While we harvested only a partial crop, the grapes were combined with our Russian River sourced grapes. The wine was then blended with 1% Muscat and 2% Gewürztraminer to give a wonderful balance and excellent acidity. The result is a wine that “jumps out of the glass.” The bouquet is an incredible blend of honeysuckle with the characteristic peaches and melon traditionally found in great Viognier. The wine is very crisp, yet rich on the palate with a dry finish. The flavors of intense melon and peach follow through on the palate. We believe this is our best Viognier ever from Arger-Martucci—a great wine to start a meal or simply sip on the veranda.		$25.00

Orchid Hill Vineyard Rate this wine
2006 Viognier Private Reserve
Paso Robles

Lush-textured and richly aromatic, Orchid Hill Reserve Viognier is sourced from estate-grown vines, firmly rooted in limestone/shale soil on Paso Robles' hilly westside. Serve this dynamic wine with fresh sushi, with spicy grilled shrimp, or with nearly any Asian cuisine.		$35.00

Terremoto Cellars Rate this wine
2004 Viognier
Suisun Valley

Our Viognier is the white wine for red wine drinkers. It is not restrained in its aromatics, taste and mouth-feel. You are mesmerized with its floral aromas, delicate acidity and full mouth-feel. It is slightly higher in alcohol, as in order to cultivate the trademark nuances of this wine, the grapes must be ripe. Its bold personality pairs will with spicy ethnic foods or provides an earth moving experience on its own.



2006 Lone Star International Wine Competition— Bronze Medal		$11.25

Callaway Winery Rate this wine
2005 Special Selection Viognier
Callaway Vineyard & Winery

Delicate apricot, peach and spice flavors along with a hint of apple butter on the palate. Best consumed young and fresh to enjoy its subtleties.
Bella Vista/Cilurzo Winery Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
Temecula

This is a sophisticated wine loaded with intense citrus and tropical fruit flavors. Showcasing grapefruit & passion fruit, there is no oak to mask this marvelous fruit! This amazing extraction of flavor offers an immensely refreshing and clean finish. ***NEW RELEASE***		$20.95

Saddleback Cellars Rate this wine
2005 Viognier
Clarksburg

These sixteen rows of well cared for grapes are grown in Clarksburg, a sleepy town located in the Sacramento Delta area. Sunny and hot in the summer, it’s ideal for raising Viognier.
Stags’ Leap Winery Rate this wine
2006 Napa Valley Viognier
Napa Valley

Light straw in color, the 2006 Viognier offers aromas of honeydew melon, citrus and floral notes on the nose as the crisp entry introduces flavors of white peach, honeysuckle and slight grapefruit. Vibrant acidity leads to a full mouthfeel featuring kiwi and key lime notes that transition to a long finish featuring fruit to the end.
Handley Cellars Rate this wine
2005 Viognier
Dry Creek Valley, Handley Vineyard

This wine is exceptional: on the nose it is floral, tangerine, pear, and orange blossom. The texture is light and creamy, with focused apricot flavors.		$19.00

Pacific Star Winery Rate this wine
2002 Viognier
Ripken Vineyard, Lodi

Grapes from the Ripken Vineyard in Lodi, CA

Stainless steel fermented to retain floral and spice. This no-oak style is crisp, clean and dry to pair with delicate seafood and Asian food flavors. The Ripken Vineyard was chosen for its flavor consistency developed by the dependably long and hot growing season of the Lodi/Delta area.		$18.00

Naggiar Winery Rate this wine
2005 Viognier
California

Steep rocky south-facing hillsides, together with warm days and cool nights, have helped create this luscious and lovely dry white wine. Pale gold in color with subtle aromas of peach, pineapple, honeydew, and jasmine with hints of oak, this Viognier has a long smooth finish bringing back memories of warm summer days. Enjoy on its own or with light chicken or seafood dishes. Also pairs well with mild spiced dishes. Only 350 cases produced.		$19.00

350 cases produced
Arbios Cellars Rate this wine
2006 Praxis Viognier
Lodi

Double Gold and Best of Class - Houston Rodeo Uncorked 2008
Silver Medal - California State Fair 2007		$15.00

Curtis Winery Rate this wine
2005 Viognier
Santa Barbara County

Our 2005 Viognier showcases the richly textured fruit and expressive flavors that are unique to the Santa Ynez Valley. This wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks, then racked to French oak barrels for a balance of fermentation. The result is an exquisitely balanced Viognier that begins with vivid aromas of lilac and vanilla, followed by concentrated flavors of white peach, apricot and pear. Accents of exotic spice engage a long, quenching finish.		$20.00

Eagle & Rose Estate Rate this wine
2003 Viognier
Pope Valley

The 2003 vintage was remarkable for the early harvest of the estate fruit. The unusually warm spring allowed the fruit to set and ripen ahead of the normal Napa Valley harvests. This produced delicate fruit that resulted in a crisp, medium to lean style of Viognier. While there are the layers of floral and peach undertones that one expects in a Viognier, this clean, bright version also contains the essence of lemon-drops and vanilla.



The juice fermented in stainless steel tanks until it reached 15 degrees of Brix. At that point, 45% of the juice moved to one-year-old French oak barrels to complete the fermentation. The barrel lot aged on light lees for ten months before the final blending back with the stainless steel aged wine.



This is a fine example of terroir at work, seeing that the soil of Pope Valley will yield with a shortened growing season. There is a lush, viscous mouth feel to this wine, a great little surprise in a bottle. The austere finish on this wine yields just the slightest old style of winemaking with just a touch of sweetness.



Serve this wine lightly chilled for a perfect refreshing summer wine. It also works well with a wide va		$16.00

KitFox Vineyards Rate this wine
2005 KitFox Vineyards "Carson's Vineyard" Viognier
Salado Creek AVA - Northern California

This wine is intensely gold in color. It has ripe notes of apricot and nectarine, highlighted with subtle floral fragrances. On the Palette it is bursting with flavors of homemade peach cobbler and rewards with a rich long finish. This is a full bodied white wine with a pleasing buttery layer. It is ideally paired with cream sauce based cuisine and most chicken and seafood dishes.		$17.99

Voss Vineyards Rate this wine
2005 Viognier
Carneros

The fruit for our Viognier is from the Cold Creek Vineyard in Carneros. The extremely well drained sandy loam soil is quite a departure from the normal Carneros clay. Temperatures during the growing season are rather cool, with high temperatures generally in the high 70’s to low 80’s. This leads to a long growing season and a late harvest date, giving the vines time to develop concentrated flavor in the grapes. The 2005 Viognier exhibits intensely perfumed aromas of nectarine, apricot, jasmine and honeysuckle. On the palate, this rich wine offers exotic flavors of papaya and orange peel with a luscious lingering finish. While this wine offers immediate enjoyment, it will develop well in the bottle for the next 3 to 5 years.
Big White House Rate this wine
2005 Viognier
Quinlin Vineyard

The classical Viognier nose is overwhelming in our 2005 Quinlin Viognier. Let's name the fruit characters in the nose: Peach, Pear, Passion fruit. The longer we smell the more exotic fruit and floral elements reveal themselves: Grapefruit, Guava, Gardenia... Enough! In the mouth the Quinlin has a summery character and crisply refreshing finish.		$21.00

Inspiration Vineyards & Winery Rate this wine
2005 Inspiration Vineyards Viognier
Russian River Valley - Jacobs Vineyard

As the crow flies west, this vineyard is about a mile away from our own vineyards in the Russian River Valley. In order to preserve the rich fruit characteristics of this wine, we ferment and age this wine in stainless steel. The nose is packed with floral and grassy smells, solid acidity; with flavors of spice, apples and apricots		$29.00

Turnbull Wine Cellars Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
Napa Valley

As the emergence of spring brings a fresh perspective on the world in which we live, so a first sniff of this spirited Rhone varietal invigorates the senses. A dreamy, creamy fruit cocktail with a halo of citrus blossom, it is truly the ultimate tropical alternative to Chardonnay. In the mouth, the experience is equally as lovely and appealing, the peach and citrus flavors creating the sensation of perfume on the palate. You will want not to swallow the wine too quickly, choosing instead to experience the warm, gentle texture of the wine at length. It’s a wonderful thing to have a very special three acres of Viognier in Oakville, and a pleasure to please your senses with this full-flavored and versatile wine!		$30.00

Cline Cellars Rate this wine
2006 Carneros Viogner
Carneros

Viognier comes to us from the Condrieu and Chateau-Grillet appellations of the northern Rhone. It was presumed to have arrived from Dalmatia and transported to the Rhone by Emperor Probus in AD 281. Currently there are approximately 2,000 acres planted of this varietal in California.

Cline’s Viognier offers rich and distinctive aromas of peaches, apricots, orange blossoms and honeysuckle. Its blockbuster flavor and full-body mouth-feel make it an ideal match for spicy stir-fries, curried Thai dishes and grilled fish topped with fruit salsa. Serve slightly chilled.		$16.00

Screaming Jack 1 reviews
2005 Screaming Jack Viognier
Lake County

The Viognier grapes were sourced from the Maxwell Vineyard in Lake County. Lake County is part of the northernmost region of the North Coast appelation. This hillside vineyard enjoys warm days and cool clear nights. Lake county has been recognized for 16 years in a row as being the only county in California to meet all of the state's air quality standards.
St. Francis Winery 1 reviews
2005 Viognier
Russian River Valley

The Russian River Valley provides the perfect microclimate for growing aromatic, spicy Viognier grapes. Temperate, sunny days and cool nights extend the growing season and provide the hang time necessary to concentrate these grapes’ exotic aromas. Hand-picked on September 27th, 2005 at 25.5º Brix, at optimum ripeness, the grape clusters were immediately pressed to release their tart, straw-colored juice. After cold-settling for 24 hours in a tank, the juice was racked to neutral (4 year old) French oak barrels for fermentation, and stirred weekly on its lees to enhance the richness and viscosity of the mid-palate. Then, the wine was racked off of its lees and was bottled on July 7th, 2006. After eight months of bottle aging, this perfumey, slightly off-dry wine is ready to be enjoyed.		$22.00

Christopher Creek Winery Rate this wine
2005 Viognier
Russian River Valley

Like our 2004, our 2005 Viognier was produced from grapes grown on Catie's Corner Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, which is a vineyard developed by Sara Lee Kunde. Catie is Sara Lee’s daughter. The crop this year was smaller than usual (as was the 2004) producing fruit with more concentrated flavors.



Viognier (V-Own-Yeah) is an enjoyable white wine whose grapes have their origin in the Rhone Valley Appellations of Condrieu and Chateau Grillet. Viognier is also blended with Syrah in producing Cote Rotie wines. Food friendly, Viognier pairs well with fish, spicy foods, Asian infusions, crab and lobster, rice pudding or just drink it as an aperitif. Serve slightly chilled to enhance the fruit characteristics of the wine.



The 2005 Viognier has a complex nose of apricot, peach, pear, citrus and wild flowers. The mouth feel is harmoniously balanced between richness and lively acidity. The finish is marked by long-lasting flavors reflecting the fruity and floral aromas.		$28.00

Renaissance Winery Rate this wine
2006 Viognier

Yellow-green in color, relatively pale for our Viognier. Quite an exuberant nose with gardenia, honeysuckle, white jasmine and melon. Medium bodied, very focused and not at all heavy. Ripe flavors of pomelo, grapefruit and guava. Refined and elegant in style with an alertness given by the acidity.		$30.00

Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Rate this wine
2005 Viognier
Santa Ynes

This very aromatic Viognier clone, grown on a small 4 acre vineyard in Santa Ynez, yielded an outstanding wine in 2005. It was entirely cold fermented for exceptional character and bottled young in March, 2006. Subtle nuances of apricot, honey, and grapefruit are apparent in this spicy, lively wine. Enjoy with Asian foods or rich poultry.		$19.00

Lambert Bridge Winery Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
Sonoma County

A complex mélange of stone fruits lead the bright aromatics of our 2006 Viognier. This wine was barrel fermented and aged in predominately 2-year old French oak barrels. These barrels were chosen to preserve the bright aromatics and give a subtle, but elegant oak nuance to the flavors. This wine is balanced and vibrant with flavors of citrus, pear and honeysuckle wrapped with a rich, luscious texture.

A favorite with Asian food we also recommend serving our new vintage of Viognier with Prosciutto wrapped melon, grilled prawns or spicy grilled Cornish game hens.		$30.00

Chumeia Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
California

“This vintage is 100% Viognier, 100% stainless steel fermentation, no malolactic fermentation and no oak…just great Viognier! Take in big aromas of lush stone fruits like peaches, apricots and nectarines and a hint of Lychee nut. The mouth feel and flavor begins with the stone fruit flavors followed by lush texture and a powerful finish. Enjoy!” Winemaker, Lee Nesbitt		$16.00

Miramonte Winery Rate this wine
2006 Viognier
California, Summit Vineyard

The stunningly beautiful Summit Vineyard produces some of the finest Viognier grapes in Temecula. It's hard to go wrong with fruit that remarkable! Crafted in a classic style, our 2006 showcases the deep peach, apricot and nectarine characters one discovers in fine Viognier, while sensual floral aromas of violet, honeysuckle and magnolia show prominently, as well. The subtle influence of 4 months of premium French oak lends a fine stylistic note and added complexity.		$24.95

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