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Beautiful Viognier

October 7, 2008


I picked the 2007 Nelson Family Vineyards Viognier for the wine of the evening. It had a real cork closure, cost me $16.80 in a club shipment, and Matt tossed the bottle before I could write down the alcohol content.

I have to say, this was one of the best Viogniers I have ever had and a terrific value at that. I wish I had more, I would definitely serve this bottle at Thanksgiving this year.


On the nose I found peach, flowers, prickly pear, honey, and apricots. The nose made you want to dive into the glass and take a swim. The aromatics wafted out of the glass and across the room and you couldn't wait to drink the wine inside. An absolutely beautiful nose. In the mouth I got flavors of peach, pears, honey, a touch of spice, apricot, and orange zest.

The flavors showed as clean and crisp fruits, but the fruits were well developed and gave a full mouthfeel. A well done finish, clean and tasty. The wine just blew me away at this price point. I wanted more to drink. I can easily recommend this bottle.

2 comments:

  1. Vinogirl said...

    Oh my God...now you are talking. Don't get me started. Never met a Viognier I didn't like. Our own '08is dry and is now aging 'sur lie' before it is fined and cold stabilised. God bless Mother Nature :)

    10/8/08, 12:34 AM  

  2. Sonadora said...

    I love Viognier! I think it's so underappreciated!

    10/31/08, 7:01 PM  

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