Terra d'Oro 2016 Chenin Blanc-Viognier (Clarksburg)
This is a light and easy-sipping wine. Floral, apple and lightly herbaceous aromas lead to generous fruit flavors like Pippin apples and white peaches while a good balance of crispness and richness shapes the mouthfeel. Jim Gordon
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Price$16,Buy Now
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Alcohol12.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryWhite
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Date Published11/1/2017
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By BlackSea
I enjoy Chenin Blanc (Berringer) for its subtle aroma and slight sweetness and Viognier (Honeymoon ) for its subtle aroma, so I thought this blend of viognier and chenin blanc would have those same characteristics. It doesn't. The wine is somewhat tart and slightly acidic, with almost no sweetness. I wonder if this is due to a different manner of aging .
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