The attack is sharp, hot, with an edge of bitter citrus rind; a bit untraditional for Viognier, which so often is floral and softly seductive. This is a big, hard, assertive wine, bracing and flavored with orange peel. Lots of tannin and extract indicate high (over 14%) alcohol. —P.G.
The attack is sharp, hot, with an edge of bitter citrus rind; a bit untraditional for Viognier, which so often is floral and softly seductive. This is a big, hard, assertive wine, bracing and flavored with orange peel. Lots of tannin and extract indicate high (over 14%) alcohol. —P.G.
The attack is sharp, hot, with an edge of bitter citrus rind; a bit untraditional for Viognier, which so often is floral and softly seductive. This is a big, hard, assertive wine, bracing and flavored with orange peel. Lots of tannin and extract indicate high (over 14%) alcohol. —P.G.
The attack is sharp, hot, with an edge of bitter citrus rind; a bit untraditional for Viognier, which so often is floral and softly seductive. This is a big, hard, assertive wine, bracing and flavored with orange peel. Lots of tannin and extract indicate high (over 14%) alcohol. —P.G.