| Viognier is a white wine grape. It's origins are | | | | Although some of the wine can be cellared for |
| largely unknown, however recent genetic testing | | | | some time, it is generally intended to be |
| by scientists at the University of California Davis | | | | consumed directly after purchase. It is most |
| have concluded that the grape originated in | | | | similar to Muscat and Riesling wines in taste with |
| Dalmatia, Croatia. Currently the grape is growing in | | | | very strong flower flavors. It is so strong that |
| worldwide popularity after almost being extinct in | | | | we generally recommend pairing the wine with |
| the 1960's when there was only 8 acres of the | | | | very spicy food such as Thai. If you have a more |
| varietal planted in France. It is now planted in the | | | | understated Viognier it can easily be paired with |
| northern parts of the Rhone Valley in France with | | | | sushi or sashimi. Newer pairing ideas for Viognier |
| over 740 acres planted. | | | | include everything from Swordfish with a peach |
| The grape is notoriously difficult to grow because | | | | salsa to your Thanksgiving turkey. In many ways |
| it mildews easily, it tends to thrive in warmer | | | | Viognier is becoming a sort of challenger to |
| climates like the inland areas of the California | | | | Chardonnay for the title of most well liked white |
| Central Coast which currently has the largest | | | | wine, at least within wine circles. |
| plantings of the grape anywhere in the world with | | | | Next time you need a white wine with a fish dish, |
| about 2,000 acres planted. | | | | give a Viognier a try. Especially if you like sweet |
| At Uncorked Ventures we can understand how | | | | wines you may find that you have a real winner. |
| Viognier would become popular once again. | | | | |