The White Knight

2008 Clarksburg Viognier

Notes

This exciting and affordable golden colored Viognier is aromatic and forward with white nectarine and key lime zest. I’m not kidding, it jumps right out of the glass and kisses you. The palate is minerally with wet stone and waxy honeycomb, which then streams into lemon citrus and white pepper flavors. The finish is juicy, but refined, not like many California Viogniers in the sense that they can be perfumed with fruit, but lack little else and fall short on the finish. This is more old world or Condrieu styled with earth, spice, and mineral qualities.

Pairings

Although this wine sips well all by itself; this Viognier goes well with flavorful winter dishes like cassoulet, duck confit over bitter greens, pot roast over parsnips, beef stew with beets and potatoes, and also potato leek soup.