2011 Joseph Phelps Viognier

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  1/20/2019 - TSRFan wrote: 89 Points

  Oxidized but pleasant.

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  5/22/2016 - wiscgrad wrote: 91 Points

  after having a 2nd bottle, determined the first bottle was flawed. wonderful aromatics on the nose and plenty of tropical fruit. lightly sweet balanced with some light acidity. nice white, but still not sure its worth the $40+ price tag

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  4/18/2016 - wiscgrad wrote: flawed

  Fairly muted on the both on the nose and lacking fruit

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  3/7/2015 - EV 007 wrote:

  2011 VIOGNIER
  
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  VarietalViognier
  AvailabilityNO
  Blend and Grape Sources
  100% Viognier from our Spring Valley Vineyard in St. Helena.
  AppellationsSt. Helena, Napa Valley
  Harvest DatesSeptember 27, 2011
  Winemaking Data
  Grapes were picked in the cool morning hours at an average of 23.8˚ Brix and held overnight in cold storage before pressing. Barrel fermentation with native yeast followed. The Viognier was aged for eight months in 100% one- to three-year-old French oak puncheons before bottling in July, 2012. The lees were stirred during and after fermentation for a rich, round mouth feel while preserving the inherent balanced acidity and finesse in the wine.
  Winemaker Notes
  The 2011 Viognier has vibrant aromas of apricot, Meyer lemon zest, orange blossom, candied ginger and hints of jasmine and gardenia. The palate is a symphony of bright acidity and stone fruit with an underlying unctuous texture. Supple and generous, the lingering finish is kissed with honey.
  Vintage Notes
  Overall, the 2011 growing season was cool. Winter was fairly dry, yet spring and early summer rains brought quite a bit of moisture to help replenish the soil. This cool weather affected the flowering period resulting in lower crop yields and looser clusters. The Viognier bud break was approximately one to two weeks behind the 2010 vintage and on average, bloom and veraison were later than 2010 as well.
  We picked the Viognier on September 27th, the latest pick date ever for this block. The cooler weather during the growing season allowed for excellent flavor development and firm acidity in the finished wine
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  12/15/2014 - budh wrote: 90 Points

  I haven't had a lot of Viogniers, but this seems a bit atypical to me. Golden color. Moderate aromas of citrus, waxy (like Semillon), herbal/grassy (like SB) - which would lead me to guess this is a white Bordeaux. But it also has some strong perfume notes. The palate is more typical - stone fruit, pear, honey, floral, spice. Full bodied. The attack and mid-palate are quite soft and round - seemingly low acidity. But it finishes with a nice tart mouth-watering acidity. The contrasts from nose to mouth, and mid-palate to finish make this quite interesting.

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