Wines made from Viognier grapes of Willamette Valley
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Willamette Valley.
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 Oregon
The wine region of Willamette Valley is located in the region of Oregon of United States. We currently count 717 estates and châteaux in the of Willamette Valley, producing 2296 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Willamette Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 4% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 4% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 2% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Viognier
- StonePresent in 1% of Viognier
- NectarinePresent in 1% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Viognier
- MelonPresent in 1% of Viognier
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Viognier
- CreamPresent in 1% of Viognier
- ButterPresent in 1% of Viognier
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% 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 ...
Boela Gerber to take over at Virginia’s Southwest Mountains Vineyards
Boela Gerber is heading to the United States for a new adventure in the heart of the Monticello AVA in Charlottesville, Virginia. He will be taking over as the winemaker at Southwest Mountains Vineyards, a new winery located in the Keswick area of Albemarle County. Chardonnay, Petit Verdot, Viognier, Petit Manseng, Grüner Veltliner, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are among the varietals being produced there. It marks an exciting new chapter for Gerber, who took over as winemaker at Groot Constantia i ...