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2012 Viognier
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2012
Varietal
Viognier
Appellation
Alexander Valley
Vineyard Designation
Skipstone Estate
Harvest Date
September 7 & 18, 2012
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2012 vintage of Viognier shows a delicate straw color reminiscent of California golden hills. Aromatic waves of citrus and stone fruits like peach and ripe apricot blend together for the seductive nose. On the palate, lemon peel and lime show through creating a wonderful sensation, perfect for warmer days ahead. The wine is balanced with the richness in aroma and palate fruit and is enhanced by its crisp natural acidity and minerality.
Vineyard Notes
The Viognier blocks at the estate ribbon the top of the north ridge of the amphitheater shaped vineyard creating the 'rim' to the bowl. With beautiful midday sun and afternoon shade, this is the ideal spot for Viognier. The fruit is perfectly ripened and shows elegance in the influence of acidity, minerality and fruit and the resulting wine tastes much like the fruit does the day it is harvested.
Production Notes
55% Stainless Steel, 45% French Oak
Production
294 cases