Viognier 2008 (White Wines / Rhone Whites) -- Adelaida Shopping Cart -- 2008 Viognier

<H1>Viognier 2008 -- Adelaida Shopping Cart</H1> $30.00 -- 2008 VIOGNIER GLENROSE VYD</b A capricious grape variety, Viognier shows its true complexity in difficult sites. Characterized by low yields the vine is a bit eccentric, an inconsistent producer, often with poor fruit sets.  Originally grown on steep granitic soils in the south of France, its aromatic purity shines in our local mountainous limestone soils.  Glossy and full bodied with an enticing aromatic bouquet, this fine example is redeemed due to its contrasting crisp edge.  Our neighbor, Glenrose Vineyard, specializes in Rhone varieties, planted on steep, devigorating chalky soils on the marine influenced hills of Westside Paso Robles.  Harvest depends on a narrow window, when the grape’s natural acidity properly balances the unctuous ripeness.   The three and a half acre vineyard was harvested in one day, at the close of September, followed by a light pressing of the amber colored grapes, whereupon the gold tinged juice was inoculated and gently moved to a combination of neutral French oak barrels and open top stainless steel vats.  A cool, slow fermentation (20 days) captured the variety’s delicate and ethereal perfume, further complexed by occasional lees stirring.   Sultry aromas of peach blossoms lead to a fat and rich mouth coating texture with the sensation of grapefruit and pineapple.  Impressions of wild flower honey further mystify the palate as the wine is fully dry and crisp with a clean citrusy finish and underlying minerality.  At its best served well chilled, the 2008 vintage should be enjoyed within 2 years from release. Other products in the category <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida/Category24" TITLE="White Wines">White Wines</A> / <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida/Category32" TITLE="Rhone Whites">Rhone Whites</A>: <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida/Product5 TITLE="Rhone Style White (Roussanne, Grenache Blanc) 2004">Rhone Style White (Roussanne, Grenache Blanc) 2004</A> -- Capturing the fragrant essence of an apple orchard and minerals, this crisp, clean-flavored wine tastes of a pure mountain spring with elements of honeydew melon and flint emerging at the finish. The rich . . . <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida/Product138 TITLE="Version White (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne) 2007">Version White (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne) 2007</A> -- Adelaida's signature white Rhone blend achieves synergy by combining varieties of contrasting character.  Roussanne, a redish-gold colored grape native to both the Southern and Northern Rhone contributes . . . <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida/Product98 TITLE="Version (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne) 2006">Version (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne) 2006</A> -- From issue #177 of Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate: "The superb 2006 Grenache Blanc/Roussanne from Glenrose Vineyard possesses classic notes of honeysuckle, rose petals, flowers, and tropical fruit. . . . <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida/Product118 TITLE="Viognier 2007">Viognier 2007</A> -- Seductively aromatic and full of mountain minerality, the 2007 Viognier reflects both the onset of drought conditions and the chalky, limestone soils of its elevated Westside Paso Robles site.  Cooler . . . <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida/Product110 TITLE="Viognier 2006">Viognier 2006</A> -- From issue #177 of Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Viognier Glenrose Vineyard reveals good acidity for this varietal along with pleasant notes of honey, nectarines, and lemon blossoms, excellent . . . <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida/Product39 TITLE="SLO Blanc 2003">SLO Blanc 2003</A> -- An esoteric blend of Rhone-style white varietals grown on limestone rich mountain vineyards at 1800 feet elevation 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean. This dramatic site imparts a mineral-like purity to the . . . <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida/Product74 TITLE="Schoolhouse Roussanne 2005">Schoolhouse Roussanne 2005</A> -- 100% Roussanne from the Glenrose Vineyard, contiguous to our own Viking Estate Vineyard. <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida" TITLE="Adelaida Products">Adelaida Products</A> <A HREF="http://www.adelaida.com">Adelaida Wines</A> Adelaida <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="ecommerce software">ecommerce software</A> powered by Nexternal



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