Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
89
/100
Reviews
33
professional
Vintages
1
2018
Other
89/100
Sauvignon Blanc,
Viognier
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Taster #1252
· Jun 8, 2024
Pure vanilla, no fruit. Possibly heat damaged last summer? This was very different from prior bottles hopefully just a flawed bottle
2018 vintage
Taster #1640
· Jan 3, 2024
93/100
This has just gotten better and better. Above any other dN purchase I've made, I wish I could reorder this one. 5+11+18+9= 93
2018 vintage
Taster #3084
· Sep 11, 2023
90/100
This has really grown up since the last time I tried it. The nose is mostly average, flowers and grass, light tree fruit. But on the palate it is supple with early season nectarines and lime. Good acidity to boot. The nose is a downer for sure but good value for money.
2018 vintage
Taster #6873
· Jun 28, 2023
90/100
Consumed over four days. Pretty darn good for $8. A great viognier, maybe not. A great wine for the price, yes.
2018 vintage
Taster #3440
· Apr 3, 2023
89/100
much better than previous bottles. nice acidity for viognier
2018 vintage
Taster #1640
· Apr 2, 2023
90/100
It's a shame I only bought three of these because if this bottle is a fair representation, then over the past year it has transformed into a real joy to drink. A gentle bouquet of jasmine, hazelnut, lemon, and kiwi. Mouthfeel is rich and coating without feeling heavy. The flavors have good varietal character and there is a good foundation of acidity. Missing are any harsh or bitter aspects that I often find in young Viogner. I would serve anywhere …
2018 vintage
Taster #1640
· Feb 21, 2023
92/100
Atypical for a Sauv Blanc. It is so smooth and laden with a puffy marshmallow mouthfeel, absent the astringency, tartness, and green herbal character of most NW or even Loire versions, though clearly with a nod to Bordeaux. This is vanilla creme, graham cracker, and Lemonhead candy. That may not sound all that great but thankfully, there's still enough acidity to make it work. Update: after 5 days open in the fridge, this was still just as enjoyable as the …
2018 vintage
Taster #7429
· Jan 4, 2023
This one pretty much exemplifies why I no longer buy wines from this label. Much promised, not much delivered. Vague varietal flavors, nothing jumping out, little acidity, little enjoyment. Inexpensive wine that is unimpressive is just cheap wine.
2018 vintage
Taster #1640
· Nov 1, 2022
Another great bottle. More pineapple and grapefruit and less herbaceous than most New World SB that I've had over the years. Whatever barrel regimen this went through, it produced a lovely posterboard for the fruit to draw upon, though it also makes me wish that the finish was a little longer. No sediment in this bottle. Can't say that it will improve any further, but I do expect it to develop some interesting character with another year or two sideways.
2018 vintage
Taster #1640
· Feb 10, 2022
88/100
Notes after 3 hours open. Light straw-green color, clear and sediment free. Medium intensity bouquet of kumquat, guava, and pineapple, hints of chalk. Medium body with a nice mineral texture, but I get the feeling there is a good amount of development still to come for the flavors. I think it could really use a couple years of aging. 4+11+15+8= 88
2018 vintage
Taster #1640
· Jan 30, 2022
90/100
Showing the cooperage more than the first bottle, with vanilla creme and hazelnut notes now coming into the picture. Light straw color with some particulate fallout in the bottom of my glass. Pretty, though light intensity nose of lemon merengue pie and jasmine with a palate featuring more lemon custard and cream. Really interesting wine, and I wouldn't fault anyone for calling this as Chardonnay in a blind tasting. Though, I seem to be able to love Sauv Blanc in …
2018 vintage
Taster #1718
· Jan 25, 2022
90/100
Delicious with simply grilled chicken and fried zucchini in the air fryer.
2018 vintage
Taster #1640
· Dec 4, 2021
92/100
Notes after two hours open. The color is a very pretty straw/light gold, bright and clear. The bouquet has some citrus and floral notes of medium intensity along with lighter woodsy and roasted nut scents. Medium body with a slightly oily texture on the palate that's akin to Viognier, but the flavors feature more guava, papaya and citrus along with enough acidity to really grab your teeth. Long finish. If you're fond of the complexities that mature Sauv Blanc can …
2018 vintage
Taster #5824
· Sep 22, 2021
88/100
All about violet and lavender; Good acid
2018 vintage
Taster #1885
· Jul 25, 2021
Quite a bit tropical, even cold straight out of the fridge. Underripe pineapple, has a piña colada kind of aroma to it straight out of the fridge and cold. As it warmed up it became a bit richer in texture, with some bitter grapefruit and pear blossoms. Still tight, but with a decant it's enjoyable. ABV: dN website notes 13.5%, bottle nots 14.2% Decant: 1h Stem: Gabriel Glas StandArt
2018 vintage
Taster #5824
· Jul 15, 2021
90/100
Good cut; Nice depth; Very long finish; A hint of lanoline?; Green melon; Pineapple; Really nice and excellent value - hope for more de Nogoce of a similar stripe
2018 vintage
Taster #8589
· May 14, 2021
90/100
Elegant wine, could be mistaken for The Virgilius. Almond-meal notes, slightly bitter blossoms, well-judged mouthfeel, full and rich without teetering into sugar- or oiliness. Lingering finish of orange blossom water and marzipan (but again, not sweet!). Pro tip: take it out of the fridge an hour or two before serving + give it some air; it's better closer to room temperature.
2018 vintage
Taster #5824
· Apr 29, 2021
90/100
Interesting - I liked this much more this this time than my prior outings experiences with this wine; Again showed best at near room temp; Beautiful expressive nose (though this may be accentuated by the new Grassl Libertes used for this bottle); Pretty medium ripe fruit; Clean and very crisp; Very nice
2018 vintage
Taster #1885
· Apr 14, 2021
Ripe stone and tropical fruits, kiwi, peach, honeydew melon. Rich and oily in texture. Seems to be coming out of its shell now, in a much better place now than earlier. Seems to be past its bottle shock. As with most Viogniers, changes wildly depending on serving temperature.
2018 vintage
Taster #5824
· Mar 3, 2021
87/100
Peach and lychee; Tight; Good acid
2018 vintage
Taster #8998
· Jan 25, 2021
Sauvignon blanc posing as viognier. Grass and petrol notes that are strongly identified with Sauvignon blanc. Recommended for sangria. Definitely not for cooking. Overdosage of sulfur, needs a vigorous decant and/or stirring with a silver spoon or other silver utensil. (Yes, its a real pro tip.)
2018 vintage
Taster #3440
· Dec 17, 2020
85/100
very pedestrian white. not a ton of Viognier characteristics for me. lacked the richness and viscosity that I look for. drank like a $10 white. I've had a few Pride Viognier and they were much better than this
2018 vintage
Taster #4255
· Dec 5, 2020
82/100
Not good. Nose of fresh tennis balls and skunk; flat lemony flavor. I'm generally a fan of Viognier, but this bottle didn't cut it.
2018 vintage
Taster #4785
· Nov 23, 2020
88/100
Agree with the other review that this needs to be closer to room temp vs chilled. It's a lovely wine, and has a richness to it without being sweet. Very pale yellow in the glass, some light stone fruit aromas, and medium finish. It was pretty consistent with the description offering although I got a wee bit flatter finish than the acidity noted. Regardless, this was a very pleasant wine and I am pleased to have more on the shelf.
2018 vintage
Taster #5824
· Oct 30, 2020
87/100
Needs to be served well above cellar temp - roughly room temp; Quite dull any cooler but opens up quite a bit as it warms.
2018 vintage