Viognier Wine Information

Viognier Single Variety* Wine

Wine Color White
Type Still
Oak Info Oaked or unoaked
Typical Sweetness Dry
Typical Acidity Low-to-Medium
Typical Tannins None
Typical Body Medium-to-Full
Notes Usually high alcohol
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* Some "single variety" wines have other grapes in them.

The Viognier Grape

Grape Color White
Climate(s) Moderate
Species Type(s) Vitis Vinifera
Regions Grown France
• France - Rhône Valley
United States
• United States - California
• France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône
• France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône
• France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône - Côte-Rôtie AOC
• France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône - Condrieu AOC
• United States - California - Central Coast AVA
• United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County AVA
• France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône - Saint-Joseph AOC
Notes Aromatic grapes, so likely the nose is pronounced. Ripens late in the season so will have high sugar and low acidity.
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Aromas

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Subtle
  P.1  
Citrus:
Lemon
Subtle
  P.6  
Pome Fruits:
Apple (Yellow)
Pronounced
  P.5  
Pome Fruits:
Pear
Pronounced
  P.105  
Stone Fruits:
Apricot
Pronounced
  P.8  
Stone Fruits:
Peach
Subtle
  P.10  
Tropical Fruits:
Guava
Subtle
  P.13  
Tropical Fruits:
Lychee
Subtle
  P.9  
Tropical Fruits:
Melon
Subtle
  P.12  
Tropical Fruits:
Passion Fruit
Subtle
  P.11  
Tropical Fruits:
Pineapple
Subtle
  T.14  
Dried Fruits:
Dry Apricot
Subtle
  S.15  
Dried Fruits:
Orange Peel
Subtle
  P.29  
White Flowers:
Acacia
Subtle
  P.24  
White Flowers:
Honeysuckle
Subtle
  P.28  
White Flowers:
Jasmine
Subtle
  P.27  
White Flowers:
Linden
Pronounced
  P.26  
White Flowers:
Orange Blossom
Pronounced
  P.32  
Colored Flowers:
Violet
Subtle
  T.42  
Dried Herbs:
Black Tea
Subtle
  T.41  
Dried Herbs:
Hay
Subtle
  T.43  
Dried Herbs:
Tobacco Leaf
Subtle
  S.51  
Malolactic Fermentation:
Butter
Subtle
  T.52  
Toasted:
Caramel
Subtle
  T.63  
Spices:
Nutmeg
Subtle
  S.59  
Spices:
Vanilla
Subtle
  T.67  
Nuts:
Almond
Subtle
  T.73  
Aged White Wine:
Honey
Subtle
  T.72  
Aged White Wine:
Quince Jelly



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