Viognier
Viognier is a pretty famous white grape, right? Well, 50 years ago it had almost died out at home in France’s Northern Rhone, but thanks to the loving care of Australian producer Yalumba the grape recovered to become nearly front rank. Viognier’s aromatic nose of honey, herbs, and steely minerals is a touch more restrained than Gewurztraminer but the palate is likewise full-bodied and low acid so capable of a moderately rich, oily texture and typical apricot and peach flavours. France’s expensive Condrieu is the archetype of rich-but-dry Viognier, with more medium-bodied, medium-priced blends coming from the Rhone and single varietals from the Languedoc-Roussillon and New World, notably Australia, America and New Zealand.

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2020 Elephant Hill Sea ViognierOne of the best Viognier in the country, this new "Sea" label is superb. We don't know how they do it, but it works. Elegantly bright and floral/mineral on the nose, gentle stone fruit leads you ... read moreElsewhere up to $34.99 Save $5.00 $29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle
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2020 Millton Riverpoint Gisborne ViognierMillton are so good they can master grapes that struggle in warm Gisborne, like Riesling, so how much better with a Gisborne classic like Viognier? Beautifully ripeness brings pear and sappy ... read more$30.99 in mixed 6+ or $34.99 per bottle
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2021 Rene Rostaing Les Lezardes ViognierA classy and yet luscious Viognier from a Northern Rhone master. This wine is sourced from vineyards that lie surrounding (and also within, we suspect) the boundaries of Condrieu, the legendary ... read more$56.99 in mixed 6+ or $63.99 per bottle
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2021 Millton Clos de Ste Anne ViognierA biodynamically grown Gisborne wine from Millton that is one of the finest examples of Viognier anywhere. It is unctuous and yet bright, with an arresting richness and complexity. Hill-grown ... read more$65.99 in mixed 6+ or $73.99 per bottle
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