Wines made from Viognier grapes of Australia
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Australia.
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 wines of Australia
Australia is an extremely important wine producing country, both in terms of quality and the scale of its wine economy. Wine Australia's 2018 annual report describes it as the sixth largest wine producer in the world. That year's production was 1. 29 million litres (341 million US gallons), split 52:48 between red and white.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- OakPresent in 88% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 85% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 83% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 74% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 67% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 60% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 60% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 57% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 50% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 47% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 33% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 32% of Viognier
- Dried fruitPresent in 29% of Viognier
- OakyPresent in 27% of Viognier
- VanillaPresent in 24% of Viognier
- PepperPresent in 22% of Viognier
- BlackberryPresent in 20% of Viognier
- PlumPresent in 19% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 18% of Viognier
- CherryPresent in 18% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
Ex-NBA star Tony Parker buys Château Saint Laurent near Avignon
Basketball legend Tony Parker announced today (17 November) that he has officially purchased Château Saint Laurent, which lies just to the east of Avignon in southern France. Financial details weren’t disclosed, but the move marks a new winemaking venture for Parker, a six-time NBA All-Star who retired in 2019 after a glittering career that also included representing France at international level. Tony Parker’s new property near to Avignon. Photo credit: Château Saint Laurent. Picturesque ...
Walls: top northern Rhône whites under £30
Find Matt Walls’ 22 top-value northern Rhône whites below, and look out for his top 52 northern Rhône reds under £30 which will be published on 11th October. The northern Rhône produces just 5% of the total volume made in the broader Rhône Valley growing area. As demand for these wines increases, it’s not surprising to see prices ticking up. But it’s still possible to find some excellent wines retailing under £30 a bottle in the UK. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for 22 great val ...
Andrew Jefford: ‘Pinotism is a cult within the wine world. Why?’
The voice drops a little; the tone grows more reverential. Everyone knows; everyone understands. There will be wry allusions to a quest, perhaps even the grail. Sacrifice is expected en route; failure (always forgiven: a badge of honour) beckons on every side. Kitted up, your hopes armour-plated? I might be talking about planting vines on a cleared slope, or simply about taking the corkscrew to a ridiculously expensive bottle of wine, but you all know by now what’s meant. Pinot Noir. ‘Pinotism’ ...