(Trefethen Family Vineyards Viognier Estate) This straw-colored wine shows a bright, complex nose of rose petals, apricot, peach, and guava, garnished with a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the floral character is even more powerful, enhanced by notes of Granny Smith apple, cinnamon, and the rough, red soil that laces the vineyard. Winery Spotlight: Trefethen Family Vineyards
By Benjamin T. Weinberg
(Trefethen Family Vineyards Viognier Estate) This straw-colored wine shows a bright, complex nose of rose petals, apricot, peach, and guava, garnished with a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the floral character is even more powerful, enhanced by notes of Granny Smith apple, cinnamon, and the rough, red soil that laces the vineyard. Winery Spotlight: Trefethen Family VineyardsJuly 2009, (See more on Sommelier Journal...)