Christopher Creek Winery Catie's Corner Vineyard RRV Viognier 2006
Region: Russian River Valley
Winery: Christopher Creek Winery
Variety: Viognier

Color: beautiful light golden tones, crystal clear.

Nose: Floral, but with a lot more white fruit than anticipated. Very nice, even when this young.

Palate: Probably the best Viognier I've ever had. White fruit and floral tastes abound, but the creaminess that came with the lively acidity through me off. I didn't think that they did and malolactic with this wine and I was right, but I'd forgotten the effect of extended aging on the lees can do. The creaminess adds a beautiful mouthfeel that accompanies the acidity with a wonderful balance.

Posted by drxeno on November 4th, 2007 at 3:29pm | report comment