2012 Trader Joe's Viognier Petit Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 86.4 points

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  4/12/2015 - Dan L Likes this wine: 86 Points

  4th go at this one and it till impresses me at $7. Don't expect something spectacular, but it is a bargain buy.
  
  (previous) 2nd tasting with consistent notes. The half star is for the QPR. ~ This is a really nice Viongier for $7. It certainly tastes like it costs more. It's not all that complex, but also not too sweet or light bodied. This will make for a great summer sipper out on the deck.

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  7/13/2014 - Dan L Likes this wine: 86 Points

  Consistent notes from last tasting.

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  6/17/2014 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 86 Points

  This is a really light Viognier. It just barely has the slightly higher viscosity we expect from a Viognier, it really is more like a Sauvignon Blanc in mouth feel. Aside from being on the light side, this wine tastes really great, and I can easily understand why many give it a higher score. For about $7 bucks, this is has a relatively unique flavor profile that is a nice change of pace from the usual white wine offerings. The nose is fairly shy but has a floral, honey, orchard fruit meets citrus when you take in a good sniff. The acid is a little grainy and harsh. This wine is growing on me as the second glass does an awesome job of quenching my thirst.

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  5/11/2014 - gatame Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Once this warmed up slightly there's lovely viognier perfume: flowers, peach, honey, apricot. Crisp acidity on the dry finish washes away any illusion of sweetness.

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  4/17/2014 - Dan L Likes this wine: 86 Points

  This is a really nice Viognier for $7. It certainly tastes like it costs more. It's not all that complex, but also not too sweet or light bodied. This will make for a great summer sipper out on the deck.

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