Wines made from Viognier grapes of Victoria
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Victoria.
More informations about the variety Viognier
White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.
More informations about the region of Victoria
Victoria is a relatively small but important Australian wine state. Located in the Southeastern corner of the continent, with a generally cool, ocean-influenced Climate, Victorian wine is remarkably diverse, producing all sorts of wines and styles in different climates. In all, the state covers almost 250,000 square kilometres (over 90,000 square miles) of land (almost the same Size as the US state of Texas), well under a quarter the size of its western neighbour, South Australia, and less than a third the size of New South Wales to the North. As such, Victoria's size - and to some extent, the state's viticultural history - can defy generalization.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 14% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 13% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 13% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 7% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 6% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Viognier
- OakyPresent in 3% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 2% of Viognier
- PepperPresent in 2% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 2% of Viognier
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Viognier
- CheesePresent in 1% of Viognier
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Red plumPresent in 1% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
Gigondas to produce white wines
At a national committee meeting held on Thursday 8th September, members of the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) voted unanimously to ratify the change to the appellation guidelines to allow white wines into AP Gigondas. A working group of growers and négociants has been pursuing the amendment for 11 years. The amendment states that white Gigondas must contain a minimum 70% Clairette. Other permitted varieties include Bourboulenc, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blan ...
The best sites in the Rhône Valley for red and white wines
As one of the largest wine making regions in the world, it is not surprising that the Rhône Valley is home to some exceptional wines and when it comes to deciding on which place to visit, you are spoilt for choice. If you’re thinking of taking a trip, we have listed a few of our favourite village/vineyard sites to help you have an unforgettable experience, while sampling the finest wines. Top vineyard sites for red wines The Southern Rhône produces a wide range of premium wines, with red ...
Californian Pinot Noir pioneer Josh Jensen passes away
Josh Jensen was famed for producing elegant, silky Pinot Noirs at Calera Wine Company on the Central Coast. Leading wine critic Robert Parker Jr once described Calera – the company that Jensen founded in 1971 – as ‘California’s Romanée-Conti.’ Jensen completed undergraduate studies at Yale, but his love of fine wine blossomed while completing an MA in social anthropology at Oxford University in the UK. He was a key member of the rowing crew at both universities, but he still found time to devel ...