Rating 91
Style White
Variety
Vintage 2016
Appellation
USA
ABV 13%
Price $30.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2019-04-04

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Asian Food, Dinner Parties, Treat Yo'self

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Chenin Blanc, Riesling , Viognier

Jefferson Vineyards Voignier 2016 Review

Viognier is a crazy grape. When done well the aromas are a long list of head-spinning delight. When not done well the wine can be cloying and more of a repellent. This wine is the former, and done quite well. Guava fruit aromas greet you along with pineapple, grilled peach and citrus, calmed by good acidity and balanced by a touch of vanilla adding a savory quality to the wine. It’s not easy making good Viognier here in the states, but I think Thomas would approve.

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Jefferson Vineyards Voignier 2016
Viognier is a crazy grape. When done well the aromas are a long list of head-spinning delight. When not done well the wine can be cloying and more of a repellent. This wine is the former, and done quite well. Guava fruit aromas greet you along with pineapple, grilled peach and citrus, calmed by good acidity and balanced by a touch of vanilla adding a savory quality to the wine. It’s not easy making good Viognier here in the states, but I think Thomas would approve.

Reviewed On: 01-11-2019
91
POINTS
Jefferson Vineyards Voignier 2016
Viognier is a crazy grape. When done well the aromas are a long list of head-spinning delight. When not done well the wine can be cloying and more of a repellent. This wine is the former, and done quite well. Guava fruit aromas greet you along with pineapple, grilled peach and citrus, calmed by good acidity and balanced by a touch of vanilla adding a savory quality to the wine. It’s not easy making good Viognier here in the states, but I think Thomas would approve.

Reviewed On: 01-11-2019