WINEMAKING
NOTES
Harvest Date:
09/17 &
10/04/01
Yeast: Premier Cuvee
Malolactic Fermentation: None
Oak: 100% barrel fermented in neutral French oak.
Aged in Oak: 3.5 months
T/A: 0.69
pH: 3.38
RS: 0.4%
Cases produced: 603
Bottled: 02/27/02 |
HISTORY
The Viognier grape
was made famous in two northern French Rhone appellations.
Early results indicate that Viognier has adapted well to warmer
eastern Washington climates. Viognier is a fickle grape
that takes patience and understanding to cultivate successfully,
producing relatively low yields.
TASTING
NOTES
Floral notes with
ripe peaches. Seems somewhat sweet but is actually quite
dry with juicy pear lingering throughout the finish.
GRAPE
SOURCE
100% Viognier
60% Willard, 40%
Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
REVIEWS
1999 Viognier,
Columbia Valley.
Bronze medalist.
Enological Society Annual Judging - August 2000
Rated "90"
- 1998 Viognier, Columbia
Valley.
Ripe and generous, not as exuberant as some Viogniers but
nicely tuned to show off its melon, spice, cream and floral
flavors and let them linger gently on the finish.
Drink now.
Wine Spectator Magazine August 31, 1999
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