Purchased after tasting at the Rivino winery last summer, and just got around to opening. I remember now why I bought it. Its a delightfully fresh and surprisingly layered Viognier. Perfectly clear and just slightly yellow, wonderful nose of pears and flower. On the palette it is a bit spicy- reminds me of a Gewurtztraminer actually, which is a good reason to like it. I'm getting more pear/nectarine than citrus notes- which again is probably why I like it. Superbly silky mouth feel, with buttery flavors coming through (I do believe they mentioned this goes through malolactic fermentation like a Chardonnay). Its a nice layering of these different qualities. I only keep a handful of whites in my cellar-- I think I'll place an order with Rivino to replace this one.
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11/2/2017 - Jillwoman wrote:
Very good!
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12/31/2015 - ElSol Likes this wine: 90 Points
Purchased after tasting at the Rivino winery last summer, and just got around to opening. I remember now why I bought it. Its a delightfully fresh and surprisingly layered Viognier. Perfectly clear and just slightly yellow, wonderful nose of pears and flower. On the palette it is a bit spicy- reminds me of a Gewurtztraminer actually, which is a good reason to like it. I'm getting more pear/nectarine than citrus notes- which again is probably why I like it. Superbly silky mouth feel, with buttery flavors coming through (I do believe they mentioned this goes through malolactic fermentation like a Chardonnay). Its a nice layering of these different qualities. I only keep a handful of whites in my cellar-- I think I'll place an order with Rivino to replace this one.
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9/19/2015 - Martysfo Likes this wine: 86 Points
Solid, no nonsense Viognier. Nice spice, citrus and delightful.
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