VIOGNIER Estate Gannon Vyd, Dry Creek Valley
$ 37.00
Tasting Notes:
Light straw color. Tangy crisp citrus and sea water minerality. Pineapple, apricot, almond marzipan, melon, hazelnut, green papaya, kiwi, Meyer lemon, blood orange and vanilla. Dry long lingering, full mouth feel.
The Grape: Viognier is a delicate vine that is a shy producer for me. The fruit is small clustered with small, thin skinned transluscent berries.
The Vineyard: Frick's Estate Gannon Vineyard, on the south facing slope near the winery is good dirt for viognier. I planted this tiny vineyard in 1988 on decomposed Dry Creek Conglomerate soil. The vines have very low vigor. the grapes produced are full of classic viognier character. Production is always limited.
The Wine: Fermented and aged in small stainless steel barrels. Extended sur lie aging adds complexity and intrigue. 100% low yield Estate Viognier grapes. Drink now to 2028
Serve with: Dover sole, baguette with sweet butter, steamed mussels, split pea soup, sheep cheese, Gulf prawns, fresh fruit salad, lobster, tuna casserole, raw oysters on half shell, papadum with butter chicken, steamed clam in broth, pasta primavera, chicken tenders