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2021 Viognier

2021 Viognier
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Viognier
Appellation
Monterey
Vineyard
San Lucas
Harvest Date
Sep 11, 2021
pH
3.38
Aging
Stainless steel, 4 months
Bottling Date
Apr 19, 2022
Alcohol %
14.2
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In 1965, Viognier was on the brink of extinction. Only eight meager acres of this Rhône varietal existed in the Condrieu. That Viognier has crawled its way off of the endangered species list is no small miracle. Capricious by nature, growing Viognier is like walking a tightrope. Sensitive, late ripening and naturally low in acid, she’s a fickle grape and even when you pour heart and soul into her, she might just thumb her nose at you. Her saving grace? Viognier is truly gorgeous, with the aromas and distinctiveness of a Gewürz, the succulent fruit flavors and creamy mouthfeel of a Chardonnay, and that certain je ne sais quoi that gives her a magic all her own. Our 2021 Viognier features striking aromas of stone fruit, quince, citrus, guava and floral notes. A medium-bodied palate with layers of crisp acidity and bright fruit notes leads into a long, lingering tropical finish.

Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Viognier
Appellation
Monterey
Vineyard
San Lucas
Harvest Date
Sep 11, 2021
pH
3.38
Aging
Stainless steel, 4 months
Bottling Date
Apr 19, 2022
Alcohol %
14.2
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Wine Profile
Vineyard
Viognier is extremely sensitive to its surroundings, requiring a locale with just the right amount of heat and sunshine tempered by cool nights in order to keep the right sugar-acid-flavor balance. More so than most varieties, Viognier must be harvested at its absolute peak of maturity in order to show off the intense flavors and richness that are the epitome of this varietal. Our Viognier is grown on Block 7a of our estate San Lucas Vineyard. With cool mornings unfolding into plenty of afternoon sunshine, this 3-acre spot allows the late-ripening Viognier to hang on the vine and achieve maximum fruit flavors.
Varietal Composition
100% Viognier
Winemaking
After hand-harvesting and delivery to the winery, the Viognier was fermented in a refrigerated stainless steel tank at a cool temperature of about 50°F. The slow and cold fermentation process enhances fruit esters and preserves the delicate nuances of the Viognier grape. We use a specially-selected yeast strain to further preserve and accent the fruit-forward varietal character. The wine was aged in 100% stainless steel for four months prior to bottling.
Cases Produced
136