Saturday, May 16, 2009

2008 Cono Sur Viognier

Colchagua is a warm, Mediterranean region in north central Chile known for growing rhone varietals such as Syrah and Viognier as well as excellent Cabernet and Carmenere. The climate is temperate all year round and the enhanced marine influence acts as a moderating factor for both hottest and coldest yearly temperatures. The vineyards stretch to the very foot of the Andes and are carefully managed to counteract the natural soil vigour.

From their website: Dressed in the beautiful medium golden colour characteristic of this variety. Sweet notes of apricots, citrics and peaches anticipate final hints of azahar flower notes. Fresh and lively in mouth, this Viognier is concentrated, tasty, full and savoury. A wine of great character, density and structure, with a good acidity level and great persistence.

Aromas: bright aromas of peach, apricot, white flowers, and citrus
Body: medium
Color: golden yellow

Eat with: Sauteed Pacific Rock Cod, asparagus, hen of the woods mushrooms, green garlic ragout, meyer lemon-herb oil

http://www.conosur.com/en/our-wines/cono-sur-single-varietal/viognier/