Re-tasting some VA Governor's Cup wines: Juicy aromatics of peaches, candle wax yet it shows some brighter floral and chalky, salty tones as well. On the palate, lovely texture, waxy yet salty with apricot, peaches and limes. Love the creaminess and nuttiness, but it still shows zesty appeal. More honeyed and richer than the 2016, with less acidity and more of a rounder, nuttier style, but still a lovely wine.
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Virginia Governor's Cup Wines: Pale yellow color. Nose of white peaches, guava, lime, with floral perfume, dandelion, hints of chalky mineral notes. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity, plush texture yet lively throughout. Lemon curd, apricot, white peach, lime, the fruit is mixed in with lemon verbena, peach blossom, floral tea. Complex yet so fresh it goes down easily. Impressive stuff. Includes a combined 9% of Chardonnay, Petit Manseng and Riesling.
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DOUBLE GOLD 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (The only Virginia Viognier to be awarded this honor at this competition – American’s largest wine competition).
GOLD at the 2016 Jefferson Cup Invitational.
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Second group tasting of Va vs. NJ varietals. Everyone like this better than the NJ Viognier. This wine has a pale color and a drier taste. People found it paired better with food.
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1/14/2019 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 89 Points
Re-tasting some VA Governor's Cup wines: Juicy aromatics of peaches, candle wax yet it shows some brighter floral and chalky, salty tones as well. On the palate, lovely texture, waxy yet salty with apricot, peaches and limes. Love the creaminess and nuttiness, but it still shows zesty appeal. More honeyed and richer than the 2016, with less acidity and more of a rounder, nuttier style, but still a lovely wine.
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5/28/2018 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 89 Points
Virginia Governor's Cup Wines: Pale yellow color. Nose of white peaches, guava, lime, with floral perfume, dandelion, hints of chalky mineral notes. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity, plush texture yet lively throughout. Lemon curd, apricot, white peach, lime, the fruit is mixed in with lemon verbena, peach blossom, floral tea. Complex yet so fresh it goes down easily. Impressive stuff. Includes a combined 9% of Chardonnay, Petit Manseng and Riesling.
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3/9/2017 - 71Wahoo wrote:
DOUBLE GOLD 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (The only Virginia Viognier to be awarded this honor at this competition – American’s largest wine competition).
GOLD at the 2016 Jefferson Cup Invitational.
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12/3/2016 - Tom T87 Likes this wine:
Good white
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9/25/2016 - Zoomin Z Likes this wine: 89 Points
Crisp white peaches on the nose. Body on the heavier side with strong fruit and balanced acidity on the finish. Nicely made !
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7/23/2016 - tomzan48 wrote: 88 Points
Second group tasting of Va vs. NJ varietals. Everyone like this better than the NJ Viognier. This wine has a pale color and a drier taste. People found it paired better with food.
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7/16/2016 - tomzan48 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Group tasting with NJ Viognier. Group like the Virginia Viognier better.
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