19 Jul
2005 Syrah; Columbia Valley $19
Very interesting blend of 91% Syrah, 5% Grenache, 4% Viognier; bold and concentrated flavor profile. It roars with aromas of plum, blackberries and earth that caress the palate with black cherry, blueberry jam, and dark chocolate. A juicy and delicious finish with creamy oak and tar makes this a top 20 [...]
9 Jun
Rhône White Blend, Central Coast, $19This is a fabulous bottle of wine, elegant, complex, rich and vibrant. It opens up with beautiful aromas of Meyer lemons, honeysuckle and citrus spice. The mouth feel is lush with notes of pineapple, nectarine, mango, papaya and mineral notes. Complex and compelling with balanced acidity and so many layers [...]
5 Jun
Viognier, Central Coast, $24Exotic, tropical, rich and spicy, these are attributes of viognier. This well balanced white offers ripe tropical fruit, wildflowers and spice. Dry and crisp makes this a good bottle of wine, drink now thru 2010.
4 Jun
Shiraz/Viognier, South Australia, Australia $13This blend of 94% Shiraz, 6% Viognier is a fruit bomb, tamed by a little sweetness. Medium bodied and well integrated fruit bring out juicy black cherry, pipe tobacco, cedar and charred oak. Balanced tannins and a smooth long finish, create an excellent value at 13 bucks. Drink now thru 2014 [...]
30 Mar
White Blend, South Australia, $18
A beautiful Rhône-style white with Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, which are blended together in this flamboyantly floral and herbal wine. Cantaloupe, melon, white pepper and citrus flavors strike the palate with a lush, almost oily impression, yet the finish is long and crisp.
22 Mar
Red Blend, California, $32
I love red blends, zinfandel, petite sirah, syrah, mourvedre, viognier makes for a great bottle of wine. Viognier elevates the usual cherry-berry and spice flavors, giving it both earthier, deeper notes as well as brighter citrus fruits. Let this bad boy decant before serving.
18 Mar
Shiraz-Viognier, South Eastern Australia, $20
This medium-bodied red/white has lots of spiciness on the nose and a velvety mouth-feel. Blueberry and other dark fruit, ad a hint of pepper, oak and nutmeg with a chewy finish. drink now thru 2009.
1 Mar
Roussanne, Horse Heaven Hills, $19
Another great white blend from Isenhower cellars, in 2006 the Roussanne component takes over, relegating the Viognier to 25 percent. Another racy and tasty white wine from this Winery, white pepper, with specks of orange rind and fresh green herbs. It’s light for Roussanne, but very refreshing.
19 Feb
Viognier, Lake County-Mendocino County, $18
Crisp and clean with key lime pie notes that are refreshing and lively, add papaya, mango and kiwi to the palate. Citrus, herb and floral notes jump out of the glass, with a long, lingering finish. Drink now.
