2023 VIOGNIER

The 2023 Viognier comes from 2 vineyards that we have worked with for several years now. We carefully blended the grapes from these two cool-climate sites to create the ultimate Viognier expression. We harvested nearly equal amounts from a hilly, sandy site called White Hawk, and the balance from the site that we planted in Santa Maria Valley about a decade ago. The 2023 vintage has all of the hallmark qualities of a proper Viognier...light, delicate, floral, honeyed, citrus...a stunning dry white wine. This vintage benefited greatly from the extra long hang time, yielding an intensely rich and perfumed Viognier - a real stunner!

"Not yet bottled, the 2023 Viognier has some classy (and classic) Viognier notes of juicy tangerines, peach, and apricot to go with a medium-bodied, round, supple, nicely textured style on the palate. It has plenty of texture and richness yet stays lively, pure, and nicely balanced. It's a beautiful Viognier in the making. 93 Points Jeb Dunnuck

"Tasted from tank before bottling, the 2023 Viognier is intensely aromatic, textured and super-expressive. Apricot, white flowers, passion fruit and tangerine peel all race across the palate. The 2023 is hugely promising." 93 Points Antonio Galloni for Vinous