Viognier is one of the most difficult wines to craft in Washington, thanks in no small part to the variety's difficulty to grow and timing of harvest. When done well, such as this example from a boutique father-and-son winery in Quincy, it can be glorious, with aromas of orange blossoms, vanilla cream and hints of Mandarin orange zest. This has zippy acidity in the finish. This … [Read more...] about Chris Daniel Winery 2016 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $18
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Maryhill Winery 2017 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $18
The Leutholds have tasked winemaker Richard Batchelor with becoming the Northwest's leading producer of Viognier, and the 2017 represents the largest bottling of this white Rhone variety in Washington. They branched out beyond their estate Gunkel Vineyard near the winery and Tudor Hills Vineyard in the Yakima Valley to expand their work with the Horse Heaven Hills with Coyote … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery 2017 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $18