Martinez & Martinez Winery 2013 Alder Ridge Vineyard Viognier, Horse Heaven Hills, $15
The Martinez family has been farming grapes in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills for decades, and it now operates a successful winery in the Yakima Valley town of Prosser. The grapes for this luscious Viognier came from Alder Ridge Vineyard, which overlooks the Columbia River and is managed by patriarch Sergio Martinez. This showy wine, crafted by son Andrew, features aromas of sweet orange, apricot, fresh-cooked corn and minerality, followed by flavors of peach, lime zest and a hint of gooseberry in the finish.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 180 cases
Alcohol: 13.4% alc.
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