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Joseph Phelps Viognier(2002)
- Winery:
- Joseph Phelps Winery
- Varietal:
- Viognier
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- caramel, yellow, fruit, color descriptors, white grape, (tree) fruit, peach, concentrated, stone fruits, typicity
BLEND & GRAPE SOURCES:
100% estate-owned Viognier from Napa Valley (90%) and Carneros (10%).
WINEMAKING DATA:
Grapes were harvested between September 11 and October 15 at an average 24.0ยบ Brix. One portion was barrel fermented and aged in two- to three-year-old French Oak barrels, and the other was fermented in stainless steel and aged in two- to three-year-old French oak. The best individual lots were then carefully selected and the final blend crafted in May, 2003.
100% estate-owned Viognier from Napa Valley (90%) and Carneros (10%).
WINEMAKING DATA:
Grapes were harvested between September 11 and October 15 at an average 24.0ยบ Brix. One portion was barrel fermented and aged in two- to three-year-old French Oak barrels, and the other was fermented in stainless steel and aged in two- to three-year-old French oak. The best individual lots were then carefully selected and the final blend crafted in May, 2003.
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June 2007
- The Viognier crop weathered the temperature extremes well and produced a surprisingly impressive wine with concentrated peach-like aromas and honeysuckle flavors. The wine finishes with the typical soft balance, extra weight and added length that makes this variety so attractive.
