Nose
The aroma is lively with floral notes of honey suckle and integrated with fruit notes of peach, lemon curd, orange peel and angel food. There is a toast spice that adds complexity to the 2012 Viognier.
Palate
With a soft and voluptuous body and texture, this Viognier is seductively pleasant with juicy fruit and peach flavors. The distinctive floral fruit and lingering long finish, underscore the versatility of this variety.
Growing Conditions
This growing season was ideal and some would venture to say....”perfect”. With textbook conditions for spring bud break, the vines continued steady growth over the spring, flowering and fruit set. Classic weather promoted a very even set of fruit that was abundant but not over cropped. The long summer days brought a normal veraison, initiating the ripening period that achieved our goals before the fall rains. Harvest was a winemaker’s dream
Harvest
September 2012
Bottling
March 2013
Winemaking
60% barrel fermentation in 4% new French oak; 40% tank fermented for 20 days at 48 - 60° F. No malolactic fermentation
Aging
Majority stainless steel, with an average 40 days of barrel age at 4% new oak.
Appearance
The wine is a fresh greenish straw color.
Food Pairing
While it has broad base appeal as a stand-alone glass of wine, it can be paired with many dishes, especially spicy Thai, Indian, Mexican or Asian cuisine.
