Valley View Skin Contact Viognier Applegate Valley 2021
Slightly hazy, medium golden/ saffron color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of apricot, orange peel, and mango with supporting notes of potpourri, apricot stone, and Fino Sherry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of kumquat, stone fruits, quinine, slate, and beeswax. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $26 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Padigan Estate Reserve Viognier Rogue Valley 2020
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, tropical fruit, and custard with supporting notes of brioche and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee, passion fruit, coconut, and meringue. The finish is long and lingering with toasted oak notes. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $ – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
2Hawk Viognier Rogue Valley 2019
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are wonderfully intense offering scents of pineapple and white peach with supporting notes of jasmine, kiwi, lemon grass, and bees wax. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee, apricot, citrus zest, and sudachi. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture and crisp citrus accents. This wine is an absolute beauty that celebrates the essence of Viognier. $26 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
2Hawk Darow Series Viognier Rogue Valley 2017
Brilliant, medium gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of wild flowers and tropical fruit with supporting notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, and lemon curd. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit, coconut, vanilla, and meringue. The finish is long and lingering with toasted oak rising on the finish. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent and mildly chewy texture. $46 – 4 Stars – 90 points
2Hawk Viognier Rogue Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, 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. This wine is an absolute beauty that celebrates the essence of Viognier. $26 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Robert Hall Viognier Paso Robles 2015
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is wonderfully floral with fresh scents of peach and lychee with supporting notes of orange peel, candied ginger, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush but vibrant fruit-driven core with a bright dose of acidity. Medium-bodied with ideal balance thanks to a fresh dose of acidity. Made with 100% Viognier. $18 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Lucas & Lewellen Viognier Santa Barbara County 2013
Brilliant straw color. Wonderfully fragrant and floral with scents of honeysuckle, ginger, spring flowers, lychee, and apricot with hints of lime zest, and grapefruit. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a slight sweeter and richer than expected with silky honey and orchard fruit notes flanked by citrus. Full-bodied with waves of ripe fruit while being ideally balanced with crisp acidity. Made with 100% Viognier. $22 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
