Le Cuvíer Viognier

Very interesting and unusual taste profile. Winemaker asks for the wine to chilled like a red wine. Very pungent and pleasant nose. lots of sweet fruit upfront with plenty of acidity and fire in the finish.

Rich gold color. I’m loving the aromatics, olive oil, candle wax, almond, honeycomb, on top of mango, apricot jam and circus peanut candies. On the palate this has a rich and oily texture but actually some acid, so it helps balance things out nicely. Skin contact is evident in the mouthfeel, this drinks like a heavier orange wine, but stays fresh. Flavors of mango, apricot, orange peel, laced with complex elements of honeyed tea, spiced apple, almond cake, clove. Wow, …

Paso Robles Wine Trip; 9/12/2017-9/14/2017 : Bold golden color (this is made with significant skin contact). Awesome aromatic blend of honey, almond, olive oil, dried mango, circus peanuts. On the palate this is plush and waxy but actually shows some acidity to balance it out. Plump apricot, mango slices, orange marmalade, I also get flavors of warm honey and tea, almond skin, clove, green tea leaves. Whoa, this is unique, crazy, wild, delicious stuff. It’s made like a red wine …