Community Tasting Note
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armchairsommelier wrote: 87 points
June 4, 2016 - A blend of 95% Viognier and 5% Petit Manseng. Grapes are sourced from the original 13 acres planted in 1989. Viognier is a thick-skinned variety, naturally low in acidity. It requires a ton of sunshine to ripen properly. But too much heat will produce a Viognier that’s over-done and often wildly alcoholic (and a style of Viognier I find about as appealing as warm Capri Sun). Horton’s winemaker, Michael Henry, says it’s his job to “listen to the vines and follow them where they want to go.” This Horton Viognier wanted to be a lean and elegant wine. It’s ripe without being flabby or over-the-top. Henry says the touch of Petit Manseng can be just the punch Viognier needs — an acid foil to the ripeness of Viognier. Retail = $20.
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