Name: Cline Estate
Variety: Viognier
Country: Sonoma, California
Year: 2013
Price: $15
Bottles Finished: 1
Wine review: Originally grown in the Condrieu and Château-Grillet regions of northern Rhône, Fred Cline first planted Viognier in his Sonoma vineyards in 1990. Sensitive to its surroundings, vineyard managers must keep a watchful eye. Grapes are late ripening and have to be picked at just the right moment. Cline’s Viognier offers rich and distinctive aromas of peaches, apricots, orange blossoms and honeysuckle. Drink within 2 to 3 years and serve slightly chilled.
My review: Well. This wine as a standalone provided an odd experience. On the nose was a quite displeasing bouquet of a poopy diaper. I couldn't shake off this aroma. But on the palate, I was relieved. Notes of minerals, stone, pear, and even olive oil graced the tongue with a very dry sensation. Talk about a relief!
Rating:
Flush
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