White

Viognier

Mark Ryan

Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Viognier
Country
United States
Region
Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Columbia Valley (WA)
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled chicken · garlic shrimp · citrus fruit salad · goat cheese · quiche

Rated vintages

  • 201589 pts

    This blend holds fruit from Olsen and Red Willow vineyards. Aromas start out lightly reduced, followed by notes of stone fruit, spice and mineral. The peach flavors are full bodied, bringing generosity and appeal.

  • 201491 pts

    The aromas of peach, flowers, lemon, lees and barrel spices are alluring and nuanced. The medium-weight flavors are tart and spritely, with a citrus and lees streak running throughout.

  • 201388 pts

    Coming from a blend of Ciel du Cheval, Red Willow and Olsen vineyards, this appealing wine brings notes of pear, lemon twist and mineral. It's restrained in feel with notes of stone fruit and barrel spices.

  • 201291 pts

    This satiny, slightly waxy Viognier is a blend from Ciel du Cheval, Red Willow and Olsen fruit; for the first time, roughly 10% was fermented in a concrete egg. Aromatic with yellow apples, lemon curd, bee pollen and floral highlights, it's underscored with a lick of wet stone.

  • 201091 pts

    Smooth and silky, this lovely Viognier begins with flavors of citrus, lemongrass and fresh herb, before continuing into a well-rounded, full-flavored midpalate that hints at just a touch of residual sugar.