Wines made from Viognier grapes of Okanagan Valley
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Okanagan Valley.
More informations about the variety Viognier
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
More informations about the region of British Columbia
Main vineyard of western Canada, unique climatic contrast. Cooler north: fine Pinot Noir with red fruits, mineral Riesling, balanced Chardonnay. Sunny desert south (Osoyoos): firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, spicy deep Syrah. World-renowned specialty: Icewine from Riesling or Vidal, sweet and concentrated (apricot, honey, candied fruits), from grapes frozen on the vine.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 77% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 65% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 65% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 54% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 47% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 43% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 31% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 31% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 26% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 19% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 12% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 10% of Viognier
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Viognier
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 1% of Viognier
- ButterPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Green applePresent in 1% of Viognier
- LimePresent in 1% of Viognier