Cline Cellars North Coast California Viognier 2022
USA
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£19.90
Mixed 6 Price:
£17.90
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Description
In a nutshell:
Drop any pre-conceived notions about Viognier - this California beauty is an exclusive find, bursting with tropical fruit, white flowers, and a touch of honeyed richness.
The lowdown:
This California Viognier offers a delightful surprise. Forget the big, bold Chardonnays - here we have something altogether more delicate and captivating. The nose explodes with inviting aromas of honeysuckle, apricots dipped in honey, and a whisper of spice. The palate is a revelation - silky smooth with flavours of tropical fruits and those same sweet florals, all kept lively by a refreshing streak of acidity. Viognier might be a lesser-known grape in the US, but this wine shows its potential beautifully. Crafted by Fred Cline, a pioneer of Rhône varietals in California, it offers a delicious twist on the French original, brimming with sunshine-kissed fruit and a touch of West Coast flair.
The Producer:
Cline Cellars is a family-owned vineyard and winery in Sonoma's Carneros Valley. Established in 1982 by Fred Cline, a descendant of Italian US settlers, he originally founded the winery in Oakley, Contra Costa County, cultivating Rhône varieties and Zinfandel on vines dating back to 1906. In the 1990s, the family moved their winemaking operation to a 350 acre ranch in Carneros Valley, adopting sustainable farming in 2000, and building the largest solar panelled winery in California. While others in California were focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, Fred Cline saw the potential of Rhône varieties and Zinfandel in his vineyards and continues to produce focussed, terroir-driven wines.
When to drink:
A fragrant, peachy white charmer which suits spicy Thai curries or a simple chicken stir-fry like a dream.
Suitable for Vegans
Drop any pre-conceived notions about Viognier - this California beauty is an exclusive find, bursting with tropical fruit, white flowers, and a touch of honeyed richness.
The lowdown:
This California Viognier offers a delightful surprise. Forget the big, bold Chardonnays - here we have something altogether more delicate and captivating. The nose explodes with inviting aromas of honeysuckle, apricots dipped in honey, and a whisper of spice. The palate is a revelation - silky smooth with flavours of tropical fruits and those same sweet florals, all kept lively by a refreshing streak of acidity. Viognier might be a lesser-known grape in the US, but this wine shows its potential beautifully. Crafted by Fred Cline, a pioneer of Rhône varietals in California, it offers a delicious twist on the French original, brimming with sunshine-kissed fruit and a touch of West Coast flair.
The Producer:
Cline Cellars is a family-owned vineyard and winery in Sonoma's Carneros Valley. Established in 1982 by Fred Cline, a descendant of Italian US settlers, he originally founded the winery in Oakley, Contra Costa County, cultivating Rhône varieties and Zinfandel on vines dating back to 1906. In the 1990s, the family moved their winemaking operation to a 350 acre ranch in Carneros Valley, adopting sustainable farming in 2000, and building the largest solar panelled winery in California. While others in California were focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, Fred Cline saw the potential of Rhône varieties and Zinfandel in his vineyards and continues to produce focussed, terroir-driven wines.
When to drink:
A fragrant, peachy white charmer which suits spicy Thai curries or a simple chicken stir-fry like a dream.
Suitable for Vegans
Details
| Categories | Wine / White Wine / Floral & Aromatic Whites |
| Country | USA |
| Grape Variety | Viognier |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegan |
| SKU | CL0921WN |
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