Jones of Washington 2014 Estate Viognier, Wahluke Slope, $15
Best Buy! The consumer-minded Jones farming family in Washington’s Columbia Basin reached into Unit 7 of their plantings on the warm Wahluke Slope for this delicious fruit-forward Viognier that’s a touch off-dry. It’s partially barrel-fermented, which makes for crisp aromas of honeysuckle, peach, lime and lemon. The drink opens with a juicy bite of tree-ripened Red Haven peach that’s backed up with Asian pear, Gala apple and a steady stream of lemon juice. A dusting of minerality adds to the refreshing finish.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 868 cases
Alcohol: 13.6%
Jeff Swanson says
Try the Eugene Wine Cellars B2 Viognier. Beautiful bouquet of springtime flowers, luxurious mouthfeel and a crisp finish. Only $18.