Wines made from Viognier grapes of Rappahannock County
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Rappahannock County.
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.
Small wine region of Western Australia (south of Perth, coastal plain between Mandurah and Pinjarra, sandy soils over laterite). Shiraz and Chenin Blanc are the signatures, suited to the Mediterranean climate tempered by Atlantic ocean breezes. Riesling and Verdelho add vivid, aromatic whites. A handful of artisan producers.