Beverage of the Week (BOW)

2Hawk Viognier Rogue Valley 2018

Product Story

2Hawk says that 2018 was a "textbook Rogue Valley Indian Summer vintage." This wine is an absolute beauty that celebrates the essence of Viognier. In 2018 the temperatures were incredibly constant through the summer without the typical heat-spikes. It remained dry throughout September and October with 40 to 50 degree temperature difference between night and day! The grapes love basking in the day sun with cool temperatures at night. The last Viognier was harvested on November 9 — what a vintage! The perfect conditions are evident in every sip. We love how the fruit is presented without interference of wood.

Brand Story

2Hawk is an exciting and dynamic wine producer in Oregon's Rogue Valley. The project is piloted by owners Ross and Jen Allen with winemaker Kiley Evans. Ross is a third generation farmer from Fresno County, California with over 30 years in agriculture. Ross manages 2Hawk's 24-plus acres of vines on the estate ranch. Kiley brings over 15 years of winemaking experience to the team. We find that a winemaker's wines are their strongest message and Kiley surely has a great talent and a symbiotic relationship with the fruit he utilizes. 2Hawk produces a wide range of wines. Their estate vineyard 2Hawk grows primarily Malbec, Tempranillo, Grenache, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Chardonnay with smaller amounts of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Petit Verdot. We look forward to seeing and tasting the product of the passionate labors in vintages to come.

Tasting Note

Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and peach with supporting notes of lemon curd, bees wax, jasmine, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple, apricot stone, orange peel, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering with subtle, tart fruit accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy while vibrant texture thanks to a generous dose of bright acidity.

How to Serve

This perfectly balanced wine needs nothing more than a glass but pair it with herbed roasted chicken or a wood fire pizza with heirloom tomatoes and creamy blue cheese.

Price: $ 26

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