Wines made from Viognier grapes of South Africa - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- OakPresent in 85% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 79% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 65% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 65% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 63% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 62% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 59% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 47% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 38% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 33% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 33% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 24% of Viognier
- Dried fruitPresent in 14% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Viognier
- OakyPresent in 4% of Viognier
- TobaccoPresent in 3% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 3% of Viognier
- RaspberryPresent in 3% 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 ...
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 ...
More must-taste wines selected by Decanter’s Regional Editors for DFWE NYC
In the second part of this series, Decanter’s editorial team members highlight the wines they are looking forward to tasting at the upcoming Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC on Saturday 18th June 2022. Tina Gellie – Content Manager and Regional Editor (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa) Burrowing Owl, Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 2019 In 2016, while on a press trip to British Columbia’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, I had the pleasur ...