Much cleaner and less oxidative than the other bottle consumed in April 2012. Mid amber in hue. Luscious complex nose of butterscotch, hazelnuts, pears and tangerine. Richly bodied flavours of caramel, dried apricots, sultanas and marzipan. Never ending finish. A pleasure to drink.
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Attractive rusty amber colour. The nose indicated that this wine is starting to fade, with few viognier floral tones, instead dominated by layered but pleasant oxidative notes, with complex butterscotch, sultanas, dried apricots and hazel nuts. The taste was dry and clean, continuing that butterscotch / sultana flavour and opening into cantaloupe melons. A bit past its best (and I have another bottle to drink up) but nevertheless an enjoyable drinking experience.
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Rusty amber color. Complex nose of sultana raisin, apricot, brown sugar, and a drop of butterscotch. Rounded edges, narrows on the palate to a subtle melon/lemon-lime and flour component. Very thought-provoking.
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Not quite as amazing as the last couple times I've had this wine, but there's bound to be some bottle variation at this point in its life. Still very tasty, and worked beautifully with glazed ham.
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12/7/09: Just delicious. Rich but remains bright. Great wine, drinking fantastically right now. 90-91 6/9/09: It's not surprising that the same things that make France such a fantastic producer of wines and with the best system for the consumer to understand what they are getting can also make it so difficult for the consumer. Take Condrieu. There's so little made, that prices are outrageous, usually for wines that don't justify the price. I love Rhone whites, but I've tried precious little Condrieu b/c of availability and price. That said, I have had the oppurtunity to try Guigal's offerings a few times. I'm not sure I'd pony up the $50+ it takes to buy a bottle, but they are fun wines. This is of course, rich, but the oak has integrated marvousely with the fruit. It round and slightly soft, with lots of melon flavors. The fruit is fresh, but I would like a little more acidity. I'd be pretty happy pairing this with lobster, however. If you're not technical, it's delicious. 91
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Monthly Tasting Group HWS #005; Viognier worldwide. (By IL): Beautiful and complex bouquet with some barnyard impressions. On the palate really special and not really pleasant. Light bodied, mild apple acidity. Not sure this bottle is 100% ok. No score.
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On the nose, lots of floral notes, accented with apricots and tangerine. On the palate, medium bodied with the apricot dominating, finishing with some oak spice.
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(Bottle from the wine list @ Cortez). Good sparkling, clear light gold color. Nose shows melons and viognier sweetness. Palate shows medium-body but little richness; long slightly tart finish.
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A bit tight on the nose at first but again it seemed to evolved with more complexity as it warmed and opened up. At first the fruit was a bit dull and simple but within a half hour it really opened up. Big floral came bursting through, lovely rich apricot and orangey peachy fruit notes. Not worth 65 bones, but enjoyable and interesting, a wine to learn about Old World Viognier by.
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12/31/2013 - JustNathan Likes this wine: 92 Points
Much cleaner and less oxidative than the other bottle consumed in April 2012. Mid amber in hue. Luscious complex nose of butterscotch, hazelnuts, pears and tangerine. Richly bodied flavours of caramel, dried apricots, sultanas and marzipan. Never ending finish. A pleasure to drink.
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4/20/2012 - JustNathan wrote: 87 Points
Attractive rusty amber colour. The nose indicated that this wine is starting to fade, with few viognier floral tones, instead dominated by layered but pleasant oxidative notes, with complex butterscotch, sultanas, dried apricots and hazel nuts. The taste was dry and clean, continuing that butterscotch / sultana flavour and opening into cantaloupe melons. A bit past its best (and I have another bottle to drink up) but nevertheless an enjoyable drinking experience.
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9/25/2010 - hutch wrote: 89 Points
Rich full bodied white. Softens and lightens as it opens. Sure it's time to drink these up, but they are still quite lovely.
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8/8/2010 - Giggs wrote: 90 Points
Rusty amber color. Complex nose of sultana raisin, apricot, brown sugar, and a drop of butterscotch. Rounded edges, narrows on the palate to a subtle melon/lemon-lime and flour component. Very thought-provoking.
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4/4/2010 - hutch Likes this wine: 89 Points
Not quite as amazing as the last couple times I've had this wine, but there's bound to be some bottle variation at this point in its life. Still very tasty, and worked beautifully with glazed ham.
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12/7/2009 - hutch wrote: 91 Points
12/7/09: Just delicious. Rich but remains bright. Great wine, drinking fantastically right now. 90-91
6/9/09: It's not surprising that the same things that make France such a fantastic producer of wines and with the best system for the consumer to understand what they are getting can also make it so difficult for the consumer. Take Condrieu. There's so little made, that prices are outrageous, usually for wines that don't justify the price. I love Rhone whites, but I've tried precious little Condrieu b/c of availability and price. That said, I have had the oppurtunity to try Guigal's offerings a few times. I'm not sure I'd pony up the $50+ it takes to buy a bottle, but they are fun wines. This is of course, rich, but the oak has integrated marvousely with the fruit. It round and slightly soft, with lots of melon flavors. The fruit is fresh, but I would like a little more acidity. I'd be pretty happy pairing this with lobster, however. If you're not technical, it's delicious. 91
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9/3/2008 - Henman wrote: 90 Points
Medium yellow with a nose of vanilla and tropical fruit.The palate was dry and velvety with discreet fruit,but such outstanding balance.
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9/21/2005 - Zweder wrote:
Monthly Tasting Group HWS #005; Viognier worldwide. (By IL): Beautiful and complex bouquet with some barnyard impressions. On the palate really special and not really pleasant. Light bodied, mild apple acidity. Not sure this bottle is 100% ok. No score.
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4/18/2005 - SacredCow wrote: 87 Points
On the nose, lots of floral notes, accented with apricots and tangerine. On the palate, medium bodied with the apricot dominating, finishing with some oak spice.
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3/26/2005 - PaulH wrote: 88 Points
(Bottle from the wine list @ Cortez). Good sparkling, clear light gold color. Nose shows melons and viognier sweetness. Palate shows medium-body but little richness; long slightly tart finish.
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2/1/2005 - Shiraziste wrote:
A bit tight on the nose at first but again it seemed to evolved with more complexity as it warmed and opened up. At first the fruit was a bit dull and simple but within a half hour it really opened up. Big floral came bursting through, lovely rich apricot and orangey peachy fruit notes. Not worth 65 bones, but enjoyable and interesting, a wine to learn about Old World Viognier by.
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2/9/2004 - tendring wrote:
Perfumed, fresh, citrus, lychees, pineapple.
Grapefruit, rich, dry, reasonable acidity, bitter finish, medium length.
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