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We make only a drop of Viognier from one acre that sits high on a knoll in the vineyard. We grow and make Viognier because, when allowed to express its essence, we love Viognier's aromatics and versatility with food.
2008 Peay Vineyards Estate Viognier, Sonoma Coast
Tasting Notes
The 2008 Estate Viognier is a beauty and a typical expression of Viognier from our vineyard. It is made in neutral barrels to preserve freshness and true Viognier expression and goes 100% through malolactic fermentation to soften the very crisp acidity. We strive to make balanced, elegant Viognier. This is not a peach or fruit cocktail style of Viognier and should not be seen as trying to emulate that example.
The nose has a pleasing note of candied ginger as in a ginger snap cookie with limestone, lime oil and kiwi notes providing lift. The mouth feel is medium in weight with a bright mid-palate highlighting clearly delineated flavors of white peach, limestone and minerals. The acidity is crisp and clean with a persistent finish that lingers. This will be excellent at the table as well as an aperitif. We recommend aging the wine for a few months to allow the wine to mature out of its vibrant youthfulness. We have learned that our Viognier can age for at least 4 years without losing its freshness so if you are curious to taste an older Viognier, this has the necessary structure to sate your curiosity.
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