Opened a couple of Viognier from Yalumba - Australia's pre-eminent, and pioneering, Viognier producer. Here's the first note: on opening smells a little like a ferment kicking off with CO2 and bready, yeasty character. Give little time - and you'll see a little creamy, honeyed citrus, suggestions of flaked almond too.
There's little in the way of overt Apricot that Viognier is often so redolent of - a background suggestion perhaps, with a little marzipan.
It's clean, honey and honeysuckle, good acid - suggestion of floral. Little by way of textural interest. the finish carries a hint of phenolic, raspy ginger. Enjoy now. 87 - Good
Source: Sample
Price: $18.95 RRP
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: www.yalumba.com
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