Viognier

 

Name of varietal: Viognier
 
Common synonyms: Picotin Blanc, Bergeron, Barbin, Greffou, Rebolot, Vionnier, Petiti Vionnier, Viogne, Galopine, Vugava Bijela, 
 
Parentage of the grape: unknown
 
History of the grape: Viognier is thought to be an indigenous grape of Croatia that was brought to the Rhone in France by the Romans. A fun story that may or not be true is that it was intended for Burgundy, to Beaujolais, and was packaged with Syrah vines that were intercepted by the Medieval French equivalent of the Jesse James gang around Condrieu in Rhone and there it stayed. It likely got its name from the Roman outpost Vienne. It was once widely planted in France, but because it is tricky to grow, once Phylloxera struck, it was only replanted in a few places. Condrieu is the only Rhone appellation that is 100% Viognier. In other areas, besides rare varietal releases, small amounts of it are used as a blending component to red Syrah for body. It eventually made its Read more »

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  • California

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  • France

    Perhaps no country evokes such strong associations with fine wine as does France. Its reputatio...

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    Condrieu (From the French coin de ruisseau meaning "corner of the brook") is a French wine-growin...

  • USA

    "American Wine" has existed since the first Europeans brought their vinous heritage and tradition...

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      Wine-making in Sonoma, California began in 1812 when Russian colonists planted grapes at F...

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Viognier on Snooth

  • Domaine Grand Veneur France Rhone Cotes du Rhone Reserve Viognier 2009

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    Wine review by jja347


  • Cooper's Hawk Viognier American 2007

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    Aromas of honeysuckle, guava, and peaches with a well-rounded finish. It has a clean, fresh flavor. Perfect for a warm summer's day! Read More

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  • Hello fellow wine lovers!I am not  a newbie when it comes to drinking wine as I have been enjoying it for years. At this point I am beginning to develop a better understanding of my preferences. In joining this forum I hope to cultivate a more refined palette to increase my enjoyment of wine and continue my education.I am a life-long Virginian a... Read More

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  • Oxford Landing Estates Viognier 2011

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  • Rogers Ford Sumerduck Rose 2009

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    This 2009 Vidal Blanc, Viognier, and Petit Verdot blend rose wine from Virginia has an aromatic mix of strawberries and apricots. Its lightly dry on the mid-palette and has a mid-mineral finish. Pairs nicely with Asian foods. Best served at 54 degrees. Buy and enjoy now. Read More

    Wine review by alanb1108


  • Turnbull should be better known that it probably is. Founded in 1979 as ... ... ... Notes 2011 Turnbull Viognier Napa Valley $30 Nice pear fruit on the nose and surprisingly not terribly floral, showing nice subtlety to the pollen and honeysuckle nuances that accent the fruit along with hints of lychee and lime. Bright on entry, this is fairly... Read More

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  • Croze and Smith Wooten Viognier 2012

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    A most excellent Napa viognier. Well balanced with some white peach, lemon chiffon, dried apricot and a nice rich texture. Very light in color but not light in flavor Read More

    Wine review by vin0vin0


  • Turnbull Viognier Napa Valley 2011

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    Nice pear fruit on the nose and surprisingly not terribly floral, showing nice subtlety to the pollen and honeysuckle nuances that accent the fruit along with hints of lychee and lime. Bright on entry, this is fairly rich in the mouth, with a hint of phenolic bitterness accenting the almond and light dried apricot fruit flavors. Texturally this ... Read More

    Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz


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