Nice floral Viognier nose. Taste was disappointing. It was watery and minerally with occasional moments of decent taste. Tasted the 2012 vintage at the tasting room last year and it was good. Maybe it's something with the vintage or this particular bottle.
The 2012 Viognier was absolutely stunning, with all of the tree fruit and none of the hot alcoholic character that plagues this variety, in CA and FR. I was expecting a repeat of that performance. Alas, although OK, the 2013 does not scale the heights attained by the magnificent 2012, which also possessed a pleasing tartness. Aromas of flowers and ripe bananas are immediate and, for me, overpowering. Still, quite food friendly and very clean on the palate.
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3/9/2015 - GTFreek wrote:
Blind tasted. Apricot, honeysuckle, orange peel. Medium high alcohol, medium minus acidity.
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8/9/2014 - bbcc66 Does not like this wine: 79 Points
Nice floral Viognier nose. Taste was disappointing. It was watery and minerally with occasional moments of decent taste. Tasted the 2012 vintage at the tasting room last year and it was good. Maybe it's something with the vintage or this particular bottle.
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7/8/2014 - wilypod Likes this wine: 86 Points
The 2012 Viognier was absolutely stunning, with all of the tree fruit and none of the hot alcoholic character that plagues this variety, in CA and FR. I was expecting a repeat of that performance. Alas, although OK, the 2013 does not scale the heights attained by the magnificent 2012, which also possessed a pleasing tartness. Aromas of flowers and ripe bananas are immediate and, for me, overpowering. Still, quite food friendly and very clean on the palate.
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