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White Wines
Viognier
Rich, oily and intensely floral, rescued from near-extinction in the northern Rhône in the 1960s.
In detail
- Origin
- Condrieu, northern Rhône.
- Major regions
- Condrieu & Château-Grillet · Languedoc · Central Coast California · Eden Valley
- Grapes
- Viognier
- Flavour profile
- Apricot, peach, honeysuckle, tangerine and a touch of nutmeg.
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- Low to medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
Recommended Glass
White Wine Glass
A smaller, more upright bowl than a red glass, keeping the wine cool and the aromatics tight.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
10–12°C (50–54°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Roast chicken
- Scallops
- Curried vegetables
- Soft cheese
- Apricot-glazed pork
Notable examples & brands
- Georges Vernay Coteau de Vernon
- E. Guigal Condrieu
- Yalumba The Virgilius