Viognier is a French white grape from the Rhône Valley.
![]() Peach |
![]() Mandarin |
![]() Mango |
![]() Melon |
![]() Apricot |
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![]() Spices |
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Peach, Mandarin, Mango, Apricot, and Honeymelon are typical Viognier flavors.
Paired with delicate Floral notes (Perfume. Violets. Rose Petals. Iris. Acacia.) and hints of Nuts, Spices and Minerals.
Viognier is aromatic, fat, fruity, and floral:
SUGAR | Dry | ||
BODY | Medium | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | Medium - Low | ||
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![]() Seafood |
![]() Lobster |
![]() Tuna |
![]() Sushi |
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![]() Chicken |
![]() Chili |
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Viognier should be paired with food that is not to acidic and not too bold.
The aromatic and fruity nature also pairs well with spicy foods such as Thai cuisine.
Excellent Pairing:
Creamy Seafood. Lobster. Crab.
Creamy Fish. Salmon. Sushi.
Chicken or Turkey.
Tai Cuisine.
Thai Basil or Tarragon.
Red Thai Curry.
Cheese:
Young Sheep Cheese.
French Specialities:
The Montrachet glass is perfect for full-bodied white wines such as:
The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of aged wines.
The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop, and minimise the risk for it to be over-concentrated.
According to a legend, the Roman Emperor Probus introduced Viognier to France after he had brought it over from the Dalmatian coast of Croatia.
Côtes du Rhône is an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) wine region in the Rhône Valley of France. There are two main regions:
In the North, the main grape is Syrah.
The grapes grows on very steep slopes, and are manually picked in hillside trolleys, wich adds to the price.
In the South, the main grape is Grenache.
The area is famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.
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