Cline Viognier
| Category: | White |
|---|---|
| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Producer: | Cline Cellars |
| Grape: | Viognier |
| Country: | USA |
| Region: | CA:North Coast |
| Subregion: | Sonoma Coast |
| Taste Profile: | Soft & Supple, Fruity |
| Tasting Notes: | Mellow, Smooth, Refreshing, Organic |
| Score: | 89 [QV] |
Description:
Viognier comes to us from the Condrieu and Chateau-Grillet appellations of the northern Rhone. It was presumed to have arrived from Dalmatia and transported to the Rhone by Emperor Probus in AD 281. Currently there are approximately 250 acres planted of this varietal in France and 2,000 acres in California. Viognier is sensitive to its surroundings. Vineyard managers must keep a watchful eye; grapes are late ripening and have to be picked at just the right moment. Planted in the Sonoma Coast vineyards, the grapes are bathed in early morning fog and later warmed by the afternoon sun. The soil is rich with minerals and rarely needs irrigation. The long hang-time allows the Viognier to achieve maximum fruit flavors and concentration. Cline’s Viognier offers rich and distinctive aromas of peaches, apricots, orange blossoms and honeysuckle. Its blockbuster flavor and full-body mouthfeel make it an ideal match for spicy stir-fries, curried Thai dishes and grilled fish topped with fruit salsa.