Miner makes a fairly good viognier, I believe it’s Simpson Vineyard. Also, Tablas Creek produces some nice white Rhone blends. Alot of cool Rhone stuff is happening down in the south and middle central coast. Qupe, Alban, Tablas Creek etc.
MBG
MBG
Miner makes a fairly good viognier, I believe it’s Simpson Vineyard. Also, Tablas Creek produces some nice white Rhone blends. Alot of cool Rhone stuff is happening down in the south and middle central coast. Qupe, Alban, Tablas Creek etc.
MBG
Bill T.
QOTD – The only Viognier I have ever tried was from a tasting at Martha Clara Vineyards on Long Island and it was okay but I wasn’t impressed but then again I’m not really impressed by any LI wine. The QPR just isn’t there. It’s got to be hard to produce a quality wine at a good price when land costs $250,000+ an acre and taxes are out of control. Seems like it’s more of a rich man’s hobby then a business.
Bill T.
QOTD – The only Viognier I have ever tried was from a tasting at Martha Clara Vineyards on Long Island and it was okay but I wasn’t impressed but then again I’m not really impressed by any LI wine. The QPR just isn’t there. It’s got to be hard to produce a quality wine at a good price when land costs $250,000+ an acre and taxes are out of control. Seems like it’s more of a rich man’s hobby then a business.
Full Throttle
What a coincidence, I just picked up some Viognier this afternoon – the Yalumba from down under. Nice bottle and under 10 ‘bones’! Why isn’t Viognier the next chardonnay? They are much more interesting and generally better made.
Full Throttle
What a coincidence, I just picked up some Viognier this afternoon – the Yalumba from down under. Nice bottle and under 10 ‘bones’! Why isn’t Viognier the next chardonnay? They are much more interesting and generally better made.
Justin
Yes I have had viognier. Many times actually. Marilyn Remark makes a really nice bone dry viognier. they only made 192 cases of their 2005. Nice small production wine. Good juice
Justin
Yes I have had viognier. Many times actually. Marilyn Remark makes a really nice bone dry viognier. they only made 192 cases of their 2005. Nice small production wine. Good juice
MiamiDolphins
QOTD: No
Hope you are enjoying your vacation
MiamiDolphins
QOTD: No
Hope you are enjoying your vacation
Spitfire
No, I haven’t had a viognier yet, but I was going to try one soon when it got a little warmer. For some reason, in my mind, I need it warmer to drink whites except rieslings. They are just too bad ass to not drink all year around. I will try this one out.
– Ben Lee on the MS Gulf Coast
Spitfire
No, I haven’t had a viognier yet, but I was going to try one soon when it got a little warmer. For some reason, in my mind, I need it warmer to drink whites except rieslings. They are just too bad ass to not drink all year around. I will try this one out.
– Ben Lee on the MS Gulf Coast
mike volker
yes
mike volker
yes
Rich S
QOD: Yes, I have and unfortunately did not like the one I had. Granted, it was a cheap offering (under $10) so maybe that is a possible reason. I will seek out a higher quality viognier to give it a 2nd chance but I tend not to like big whites. I enjoy rieslings, un-oaked chards and sauvignon blanc and maybe pinot gris. But I am always up for trying new wines and giving different varietals another shot.
Rich S
QOD: Yes, I have and unfortunately did not like the one I had. Granted, it was a cheap offering (under $10) so maybe that is a possible reason. I will seek out a higher quality viognier to give it a 2nd chance but I tend not to like big whites. I enjoy rieslings, un-oaked chards and sauvignon blanc and maybe pinot gris. But I am always up for trying new wines and giving different varietals another shot.
JayZee
QOD: Yes!!!
JayZee
QOD: Yes!!!
E-Rock
Nope. Can not say that I have, but maybe Kahuna will give me some of his home made.
E-Rock
Nope. Can not say that I have, but maybe Kahuna will give me some of his home made.
laposte
GV,
Give me a V.
Give me a A.
Give me a C.
Give me a A.
Give me a T.
Give me a I.
Give me a O.
Give me a N.
What’s that spell?….I can’t hear you…again. OK that’s better now get off you Mac and enjoy yourself
laposte
GV,
Give me a V.
Give me a A.
Give me a C.
Give me a A.
Give me a T.
Give me a I.
Give me a O.
Give me a N.
What’s that spell?….I can’t hear you…again. OK that’s better now get off you Mac and enjoy yourself
StanVH
Yup!
StanVH
Yup!
Jeremy_H
Yes, I have had Viognier, it is one of my favorite white wines. My favorite has to be Iron Horse T-bar-T. Alexander Valley, Sonoma. In a pinch, Honey Moon from Trader Joe’s will do better than any other Viognier for the $! (5.99 I think)
Martin
No, I have never had a viognier. I would like to though; crab legs sound nice.
Jeremy_H
Yes, I have had Viognier, it is one of my favorite white wines. My favorite has to be Iron Horse T-bar-T. Alexander Valley, Sonoma. In a pinch, Honey Moon from Trader Joe’s will do better than any other Viognier for the $! (5.99 I think)
Martin
No, I have never had a viognier. I would like to though; crab legs sound nice.
yoshi
QOTD No. enjoy your vacation
yoshi
QOTD No. enjoy your vacation
sbpwjm
have not had…
sbpwjm
have not had…
Dominus
QOTD: Yep! There are few varietals I have not tried. There is a winery in Virginia that produces a very nice Viognier called Horton. One of the very few Virginia wines I like but it is oh so good.
Now back to some sun!
Dom
Go Colts!
Dominus
QOTD: Yep! There are few varietals I have not tried. There is a winery in Virginia that produces a very nice Viognier called Horton. One of the very few Virginia wines I like but it is oh so good.
Now back to some sun!
Dom
Go Colts!
winejedi
thanks for taking the time before vacation to tape these episodes!! QOTD: i have not tried one yet but i will now.
winejedi
thanks for taking the time before vacation to tape these episodes!! QOTD: i have not tried one yet but i will now.
chogan
I had a Viognier at a tasting that was so good I signed up for their wine club.
It was at Rideau Vineyards in the Santa Barbara area. They make a lot of Spanish and Italian style wines and some interesting meritage blends. Very much under the radar as well.
chogan
I had a Viognier at a tasting that was so good I signed up for their wine club.
It was at Rideau Vineyards in the Santa Barbara area. They make a lot of Spanish and Italian style wines and some interesting meritage blends. Very much under the radar as well.
E
Yes, but viognier makes me go “meh”.
E
Yes, but viognier makes me go “meh”.
Dave C
QOD – I had an AMAZING 05 Viognier from South Coast Winery in Temecula a few months ago. Brought home 6 bottles. I’m a huge fan of viognier, mainly because the aromatics are so much different from chardonnay. Great stuff.
Dave C
QOD – I had an AMAZING 05 Viognier from South Coast Winery in Temecula a few months ago. Brought home 6 bottles. I’m a huge fan of viognier, mainly because the aromatics are so much different from chardonnay. Great stuff.
Jahlove
Yes. It’s not a varietal I seek out often. I’ve got to be in the mood for it. Sometimes find it obnoxious (and not in the way you like to use it). Best one I’ve ever had was a Yves Cuilleron from Northern Rhone (not quite Condrieu, but close). Incredibly aromatic nose and just a huge palette of spiced super ripe pear. Last one I remember drinking was from Australia’s Yalumba – pretty decent – screw top too, always a plus.
Jahlove
Yes. It’s not a varietal I seek out often. I’ve got to be in the mood for it. Sometimes find it obnoxious (and not in the way you like to use it). Best one I’ve ever had was a Yves Cuilleron from Northern Rhone (not quite Condrieu, but close). Incredibly aromatic nose and just a huge palette of spiced super ripe pear. Last one I remember drinking was from Australia’s Yalumba – pretty decent – screw top too, always a plus.
Badger Ann
QOTD: No, but I have a bottle of Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier in my basement. I received it as a gift a few months ago, but now I’m interested in giving it a try.
Badger Ann
QOTD: No, but I have a bottle of Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier in my basement. I received it as a gift a few months ago, but now I’m interested in giving it a try.
Benji
QOTD:
Yes, I’ve tried the RH Philips EXP Viognier. It was not a very memorable wine, but a good value.
Benji
QOTD:
Yes, I’ve tried the RH Philips EXP Viognier. It was not a very memorable wine, but a good value.
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corkscrew
Like Viognier so Yes I have had drank this varietal, have had a Whetstone Pinot, was good. http://www.winelx.com