2024 Viognier
97% Viognier, 3% Marsanne | 44.2 cases produced
Destiny Ridge Vineyard | Horse Heaven Hills AVA | Columbia Valley, Washington
Imagine, if you will, sunshine. Not just any sunshine, mind you, but sentient sunshine, trapped in a bottle and desperately trying to tell you about its day. It’s got all of the honeysuckle gossip, subtle white pepper-based conspiracy theories, and a velvety texture that’s so smooth it could probably talk its way out of a parking ticket. Pair with grilled seafood, creamy cheeses, or just let it tell you about the universe. It’s got opinions.
Drink When
Our 2024 Viognier is the perfect choice to open when you want to celebrate life's big (and small) moments with a white wine that can truly stand its ground. Imagine a celebratory dinner with friends, a milestone anniversary, or even just a well-deserved treat after a long week. This isn't your light, everyday white; it's a wine for savoring, for sharing, for impressing.
Enjoy With
The Viognier, a veritable sunbeam trapped in a bottle, sighed. It was tired of the company of quiche and timid little salads. It yearned for a culinary co-conspirator, a dish with the audacity to match its own flamboyant spirit. This wasn't some wilting wallflower of a white; this was a Viognier with opinions, a wine that hummed with the ghosts of peach orchards and the whispers of vanilla-scented breezes. It needed a partner in crime, a dish that wasn't afraid to get its hands dirty (or its saffron rice stained). And then, like a psychedelic mirage in the culinary desert, it appeared: the Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds. A swirling vortex of apricots and almonds, a fragrant fugue of spices, a culinary carnival of sweet and savory. The Viognier, sensing a kindred spirit, a fellow traveler on the gastronomic highway, winked. “Tonight,” it murmured, “we shall paint the town…or at least the palate…a vibrant shade of yum.”
750 ML, 13.8% ABV
Copious Notes
These grapes were harvested October 2nd, which can be late for Viognier, but our vineyard partner at Alexandra Nicole likes to keep fruit on the vine as long as possible to create a more complex wine. It was foot stomped prior to pressing and left on the skins overnight to extract tannins. We kept the temperature low and had an extra long fermentation (over 2 months) that included partial Malolactic fermentation. Post fermentation the wine aged in neutral oak for 6 months.
Washington’s 2024 vintage is shaping up to be one of exceptional quality. Despite a cool start, the growing season delivered beautiful fruit with vibrant flavors. We are seeing tremendous balance in both whites and reds, indicating wines with depth and complexity. This means that when you choose a 2024 Washington wine, you can expect a delicious expression of the varietal, with vibrant fruit, balanced acidity, and a long, satisfying finish.
If you're a Chardonnay fan, give Viognier a whirl. It's like Chardonnay's cool cousin, with all the good vibes and a little something extra.
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Forget Chardonnay's polite afternoon tea. This Viognier is its edgy cousin, the one who shows up with a leather jacket and a motorcycle. Same creamy vibes and complex depths, but with a floral twist that'll make your taste buds do a double-take.
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Pan-seared scallops with vibrant spring asparagus and peas, drizzled with a bright lemon-butter sauce, create a fresh and flavorful counterpoint to the richness of our full-bodied Viognier.
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This Grenache Rosé knows what it's doing. Pale salmon? It's a classic. Crisp and dry? It's got standards. Red berries and citrus? It's got taste. Just chill it and let it work its magic. It's got this.
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Watermelon feta salad + this rosé = perfect summer snack. Sweet, salty, refreshing – it's all there.
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Ripe peach, honeysuckle sweetness, and a delicate hint of almond blossom sneak up on you, followed by a refreshing acidity that's like a palate cleanser in disguise. The finish? Let's just say it's a satisfyingly long dad joke that lingers.
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This MRV and butternut squash risotto are a total power couple. The creamy texture and sweet earthiness of the risotto are a dream with the wine's richness, and the sage adds a fresh herbaceous note that brings out the wine's floral vibes.
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