2008 Viognier
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Tasting Notes
Vibrant aromas of apricots, orange marmalade and a faint floral anise note. Rich, round mouth feel that is full of the flavors of ripe apricots, spicy ginger and honey suckle. The finish is lengthy with a bright note of citrus acidity. Best serve at cellar temperature (only slightly chilled).
Awards
Silver Medal - 2010 Northwest Wine Summit
Silver Medal - 2009 Northwest Wine Summit
Quotes
John Shreiner-"It has lovely creamy texture with good acidity to give it a crisp finish. The tropical flavours include apricot, peach and tangerine." 90 points.
Julie Pegg, Eat Magazine, "A thing of beauty. Ginger and orange peel add complexity to the wine's not over-the-top fruit and floral flavours."
Daenna Van Mulligen, Wine Diva, Wine Scores "a delicious, crip style of Viognier, so don't expect a tropical fruit bomb oozing mango and spice. Aromas of green figs, peach skin and lemon drops with a sprinkling of spice. It is bright, yet smooth, on the palate with limon and figgy flavours and the spice pops up more in the mouth than on the nose. A long zesty finish with a hint of white pepper lingers on the finish."
Gismondi on Wine - Big honey, spicy, floral, orange, vanilla, waxy, lees aromas. Ripe, round, full, slightly soft palate but elegant with light sausage, honey, grapefruit rind, soapy floral, apricot, vanilla and lees flavours. Finish is very tart and warm but shows good fruit. A little less soak and this wine will sing. 87/100
Gismondi on Wine-25 fabulous summer sippers to savour-Ripe, soft fruit flavours with a taste of honey, grapefruit rind and apricot to subdue the fat in your ham and cheese sandwich.
Aging Potential
Drink now or cellar for 5+ years to discover it's true aging potential.
Vineyards
South Okanagan Valley, Black Sage Road, West Side Lower Bench
Date Bottled
April 22, 2009
Release Date
May 1 2009
Residual Sugar
4 g/L