Wines made from Viognier grapes of California
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of California.
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 California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 68% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 58% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 57% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 54% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 52% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 41% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 32% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 32% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 31% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 27% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 12% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 8% of Viognier
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Viognier
- PearPresent in 3% of Viognier
- ButterPresent in 3% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Viognier
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Viognier
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Viognier
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
Andrew Jefford: ‘Pinotism is a cult within the wine world. Why?’
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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 ...
Burns Night: Wines to match with haggis
Ideas for pairing wines with haggis on Burns Night: Syrah / Shiraz Shiraz-Grenache blends Viognier Beaujolais Cru (Gamay) German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Chilean País There are a few different avenues to explore if you’re looking to pair wines with haggis, which sees its star quality celebrated at Burns Night supper with the traditional reading of Robert Burns’ poem, ‘Address to a Haggis‘. Made well, and from a quality source, haggis offers a rich combination of meaty ...