Darioush Viognier Napa Valley Signature 2024 750ml Anderson Valley

Darioush Viognier Napa Valley Signature 2024 750ml Anderson ValleyFragrant, alluring, and exotic, Viognier is a rarity in Napa Valley. Darioush Signature Viognier expresses its inherently bright and vibrant character when grown from the cooler locales of Oak Knoll and Los Carneros, where dense early morning fog and late afternoon breezes allow this delicate variety to ripen slowly and completely. The hallmark of Signature Viognier is its effusive floral aromatics and core of juicy stone fruit.

Hints of early-season cherries follow

The aromas suggest raspberry

with the freshness and juiciness of ripe apple

less vigorous vineyard blocks

but it has not relinquished one iota of its intensity

the freshness and drinkability are striking with an intriguing complexity

A portion of the wine is matured in new French oak for 6 months to create a complex wine with supple tannins

While a portion of this wine has been matured in Hungarian oak barrels other portions were matured in Stainless Steel tanks

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10% Caniolo Nero

with a long spicy finish

pretty and enticing