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ROBERT PARKER'S THE WINE ADVOCATE 91 POINTS - "The 2010 Viognier Mt. Harlan, from estate-grown fruit, takes things to another level. Mint, white flowers, Read More...
pears and peaches are some of the notes that emerge from this transparent, weightless wine. There is plenty of richness but no heaviness whatsoever in the glass. A beautifully chiseled finish rounds things out nicely. The Viognier Mt. Harlan was whole-cluster pressed and aged in French oak barrels with no rackings until it was prepared for bottling. This is a fabulous showing from Calera. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018."
After tasting the best Pinot Noir produced in the world (Domaine de la Romanée-Conti), winemaker Josh Jensen scoured the California coast to find Limestone soils (like they have in Burgundy) mixed with the right climate. He found an old limestone quarry perfectly suited to his needs. Since that point in time, Josh has fashioned some of the best Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and Viognier you can find in California.
After tasting the best Pinot Noir produced in the world (Domaine de la Romanée-Conti), winemaker Josh Jensen scoured the California coast to find Limestone soils (like they have in Burgundy) mixed with the right climate. He found an old limestone quarry perfectly suited to his needs. Since that point in time, Josh has fashioned some of the best Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and Viognier you can find in California.
$26.99
STEPHEN TANZER'S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR
93 POINTS
Pale gold. Sexy, highly perfumed aromas of nectarine, orange pith, candied ginger, bee pollen and flowers. Read More...
93 POINTS
Pale gold. Sexy, highly perfumed aromas of nectarine, orange pith, candied ginger, bee pollen and flowers. Read More...
Sappy citrus and dried pit fruit flavors stain the palate, with slow-mounting spiciness adding back-end cut. Lively but powerful viognier, with excellent clarity and floral-driven persistence.
$179.95
An extraordinary wine with complex aromas of dried apricots, honey and barley sugar. Very concentrated and voluptuous, displays an astounding viscosity which fills the mouth and adds Read More...
a sensuous texture to the dried tropical fruit flavours. Seriously lengthy with an impressively hefty finish. Big, bold wine vinified from grapes found in pure granite soil; very long elevage to accentuate its concentration; lots of lees contact with malolactic done in barrel; extremely limited availability.
$54.99
ROBERT PARKER 93 POINTS - "The 2010 Condrieu is even more perfumed and intense, boasting stunning minerality in addition to copious notes of honeysuckle, Read More...
lychee nut and mango. Drink this luscious, medium to full-bodied white over the next 3-5 years. One of the truly profound wines of the appellation is Guigal’s Condrieu La Doriane, which comes from estate vineyards located in some of Condrieu’s finest terroirs, such as Cote Chatillon, Volnats, Colombier and the Coteaux du Chery. Aged in 100% new oak (although it never shows) and put through malolactic fermentation, these are great Condrieus that age well (I mistakenly pulled a 2001 Condrieu La Doriane out of my cellar thinking it was the 2009, and I was shocked to discover how fresh and lively it was at age ten.). Nevertheless, I still have a strong predilection for drinking them in their exuberant youth, during their first 3-4 years of life."
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$66.99
WINE SPECTATOR 94 POINTS: "This is very lush, but has terrific cut, with dried peach and salted butter notes supporting papaya, mango and glazed pear flavors, Read More...
with lovely mouthfeel. The long, apricot-tinged finish has bright minerality. Drink now through 2015. 1,158 cases made." –JM
$61.99
Winemaker's notes : "The fresh 2011 summer made a
long ripening season, which is the ideal situation to make a good Condrieu. The viognier
hates the sun which has the tendency Read More...
to offer a heavy caricature of Condrieu. The real
great Condrieu has to be made with nice golden bunches but shouldn’t excess 13,5° in
alcohol. The equation is difficult to solve in a hot year like 2003. But in 2011, the slow
ripening allowed to harvest at the exact optimum. Then the ageing on the lies brings the
volume and the depth. As we don’t really know what the global warming will reserve in
the future, let’s appreciate immediately this Condrieu «In Antiquis», the real Condrieu..
It goes very well with truffles or a Roquefort soup."
$41.98
Russell From is the owner, winemaker, and sole employee of Herman Story wines. Russell is talented in the cellar, and has a keen eye for what a vineyard can and cannot do. What Read More...
does this mean?...It means you have one of the more talented winemakers from Paso Robles and Santa Barbara bringing some of the most exciting wines! Now, anybody will tell you that 2010 was not an easy vintage for the Central Coast, but as we tasted Russell's wines, it was obvious that he has come through with another rockin' set of releases!
We like to think of this wine as an alternative for California Chardonnay drinkers. It has the weight and heft of Chardonnay, but with a completely different set of flavors and tactile sensations. The Tom Boy is a blend of 79% Viognier and 29% Roussanne from Larner and Camp 4 vineyards. It has a lovely straw/gold color with aromas and flavors of citrus rinds, apricots, white flowers, white tea, almond oil, and lots of glycerin. Rich, fragrant (as only Viognier can be), and decadent, this doubles as the the perfect beginning or end to a meal! Only 301 Cases Made!
We like to think of this wine as an alternative for California Chardonnay drinkers. It has the weight and heft of Chardonnay, but with a completely different set of flavors and tactile sensations. The Tom Boy is a blend of 79% Viognier and 29% Roussanne from Larner and Camp 4 vineyards. It has a lovely straw/gold color with aromas and flavors of citrus rinds, apricots, white flowers, white tea, almond oil, and lots of glycerin. Rich, fragrant (as only Viognier can be), and decadent, this doubles as the the perfect beginning or end to a meal! Only 301 Cases Made!
$21.99
ROBERT PARKER 92 - "An amazing offering, the 2011 Vin de Pays Orange Viognier comes from a selection of grapes Sabon made from cuttings in the Read More...
finest vineyards in Condrieu. The wine is vinified in barrel and then moved to tank. Revealing classic notes of apricot marmalade, lychee nuts and honeysuckle, medium body and crisp acids, it is a remarkable tour de force in winemaking for an inexpensive white from one of France’s most humble viticultural appellations."
$23.95
Owners Kent Jarman and Mitch Boyd had this project in the works for well over a decade, and after tasting their wines, we are extatic bring this gem to you! Mitch is the brand manager Read More...
for several small Napa Valley wineries, and Kent is the winemaker at Kenefick Ranch in Calistoga, and all the fruit for this comes from Tom Kenefick's vineyard, which is entirely sustainably farmed.
The Vieux Carre bottling is comprised of 34% Grenache Blanc, 33% Viognier, and 33% Marsanne. This wine was fermented in neutral oak barrels for balance, then aged for six months, with 10% of the wine being aged in stainless steel. This wine starts with Yuzu citrus peel, underlined by a spice complex of anise and freshly grated vanilla bean. This is supported on the palate by subtle notes of honey suckle, meyer lemon, fresh honeydew melon and pie crust. The well-balanced acidity finishes long and clean.
The Vieux Carre bottling is comprised of 34% Grenache Blanc, 33% Viognier, and 33% Marsanne. This wine was fermented in neutral oak barrels for balance, then aged for six months, with 10% of the wine being aged in stainless steel. This wine starts with Yuzu citrus peel, underlined by a spice complex of anise and freshly grated vanilla bean. This is supported on the palate by subtle notes of honey suckle, meyer lemon, fresh honeydew melon and pie crust. The well-balanced acidity finishes long and clean.
$19.99
Single vineyard, 100% Viognier - this beautiful wine was fermented in neutral French burgundy barrels. Suave and focused - think spice, asian pear, with a hint of wysteria blossoms. Read More...
A long deep vein of crushed minerals take it all the way to an excellent, long finish. This is why you should be drinking Viognier!.
$10.99
With the weather getting warmer, nothing is more refreshing than a light crisp low alcohol wine .
Situated between Bassin de Thau and hills of pines, the vineyard of La Croix Read More...
Situated between Bassin de Thau and hills of pines, the vineyard of La Croix Read More...
Gratiot is near the village of Montagnac in the Languedoc.. The vines planted on a loamy-limestone soil profit from the marine trade winds and the scents of the scrubland. The wine is bright yellow with green highlights, intensely zingy with a clean scent of lime and white pepper. At 12.5% alcohol, this is a great wine to enjoy all summer long.
$15.99
What we love about the Rhône varietals is that they are just so versatile! Not only in regards to how well they thrive in almost any part of California, but also how well they pair Read More...
with a variety of food! Winemaker Gary Brookman combines old world techniques with modern technology so the wines reflect the unique characteristics of the individual vineyard, or terroir.
Sourced from a low-yielding vineyard in Madera, the wine is aromatically complex with citrus and honeysuckle notes on the noseand a plush feel on the palate. Intense and vibrant, with tropical fruit and apricots, this richly balanced wine is a show stopper, and a great alternative for those who love a full-bodied Chardonnay!We’re always amazed by Miner’s across-the-board quality. This is frankly an exceptional Viognier. Aromatically complex withcitrus and honeysuckle on the nose and a satiny, fleshy feel on the palate. Vibrant flavors of tropical fruit and exotic flowers characterize this ever-so-alluringly white wine. Balanced by just the right amount of acidity, pair it with crab cakes, sushi or even stir-fry and you’ll be a believer.
Sourced from a low-yielding vineyard in Madera, the wine is aromatically complex with citrus and honeysuckle notes on the noseand a plush feel on the palate. Intense and vibrant, with tropical fruit and apricots, this richly balanced wine is a show stopper, and a great alternative for those who love a full-bodied Chardonnay!We’re always amazed by Miner’s across-the-board quality. This is frankly an exceptional Viognier. Aromatically complex withcitrus and honeysuckle on the nose and a satiny, fleshy feel on the palate. Vibrant flavors of tropical fruit and exotic flowers characterize this ever-so-alluringly white wine. Balanced by just the right amount of acidity, pair it with crab cakes, sushi or even stir-fry and you’ll be a believer.
$8.95
Crisp, dry white wine with exotic aromas (white peach, jasmine, darjeeling tea) and a ripe fruity character that is typical to the vigonier grape.From the vineyards in the south Read More...
of France, close to the medieval city of Carcaassonne, where the Lorgeril family has been making at the Chateau Pennautier since 1620.Drink well chilled with salads, picnics, barbecues, or as an aperitif.
$16.99
LA TIMES "WINE OF THE WEEK" SEPTEMBER 15, 2012: "The bottle is so dark, I thought at first this was a red Côtes du Rhône until I read "white wine" on the Read More...
back label. The 2010 Rouvre Saint Leger "Laudun" does have the presence of a rouge. It's 100% Viognier, pale yellow with an extravagant nose of ripe apricot and citrus. Lush and creamy, this is a wine to roll around the tongue, savoring every nuance. It's definitely not shy."
$49.95
Originally, Sanguis owner and winemaker Matthias Pippig's "claim to fame" was that he worked at Sine Qua Non, then broke out to start a similar project as his former employer. Read More...
But now, due to Matthias' hard work and dedication, Sanguis has become a winery with its own identity; known across this great land for phenomenal Syrah/Grenache blends, and some extremely aromatic whites!
Winemaker's Notes:The first of our 2011’s to be released and a great representative of the vintage as a whole: the spotlight is squarely on balance, elegance and a certain youthful innocence rather than the power of both its predecessors, 2009 & 2010. Having said that, this blend that tips the scales heavily on the side of Roussann eis, as most of our whites, not a wine for the faint of heart. Roussanne in the Santa YnezValley tends to be on the very voluptuous side of the spectrum, and I’ve started using a percentage of stainless steel barrels for the upbringing in order to preserve and accentuate the pretty youthfulness. ‘Lovely’ is the first word that would pop up every time I smelled the components that make up this blend; the nose may deceive the intensity the wine has on the palate, but it is density (like high thread-count linen) not weight that marks this wine’s character."
Composition: Roussannecold soaked and fermented on the skins, raised for 6 months in new 500L then transferred to used 225L French oak, and stainless steel barrels; Chardonnay and Viognierraised in new 300L French oak and stainless barrels. Less than 300 cases bottled. Unfined and unfiltered.
Winemaker's Notes:The first of our 2011’s to be released and a great representative of the vintage as a whole: the spotlight is squarely on balance, elegance and a certain youthful innocence rather than the power of both its predecessors, 2009 & 2010. Having said that, this blend that tips the scales heavily on the side of Roussann eis, as most of our whites, not a wine for the faint of heart. Roussanne in the Santa YnezValley tends to be on the very voluptuous side of the spectrum, and I’ve started using a percentage of stainless steel barrels for the upbringing in order to preserve and accentuate the pretty youthfulness. ‘Lovely’ is the first word that would pop up every time I smelled the components that make up this blend; the nose may deceive the intensity the wine has on the palate, but it is density (like high thread-count linen) not weight that marks this wine’s character."
Composition: Roussannecold soaked and fermented on the skins, raised for 6 months in new 500L then transferred to used 225L French oak, and stainless steel barrels; Chardonnay and Viognierraised in new 300L French oak and stainless barrels. Less than 300 cases bottled. Unfined and unfiltered.
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Owner/winemaker Curt Schalchlin is the owner and only employee of Sans Liege Wines. After several years learning from and working for some of the Central Coast's most sought-after producers, Read More...
Curt decided to go his own way. He has rapidly made a name for himself within the "Cal-Rhone Community" as one of the hot new producers of Syrahs, Grenaches, Viognier, and blends. His "Groundwork" lineup represents one heck of a value, and the Sans Liege wines really showcase his abilities.
An exceptionally fragrant and beautiful wine comprised of 43% Viognier, 23% Roussanne, and 12% Grenache Blanc, only a portion of the wine went through malolactic fermentation. The 2010 Cotes du Coast is beautifully balanced and shows plenty of verve. The nose brings to mind memories of the best summer weddings; scents of cherry blossom, muddled mint, marzipan, green mango and creme d’ peche lead to a fresh, yet well structured palate of clementine, cream soda, lime, amaretto and flint. Quite easily the finest Cotes du Coast yet.
An exceptionally fragrant and beautiful wine comprised of 43% Viognier, 23% Roussanne, and 12% Grenache Blanc, only a portion of the wine went through malolactic fermentation. The 2010 Cotes du Coast is beautifully balanced and shows plenty of verve. The nose brings to mind memories of the best summer weddings; scents of cherry blossom, muddled mint, marzipan, green mango and creme d’ peche lead to a fresh, yet well structured palate of clementine, cream soda, lime, amaretto and flint. Quite easily the finest Cotes du Coast yet.
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