Viognier
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- noun
- /viˈɔːnjɛ/
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Viognier
- A chilled glass of Viognier pairs beautifully with seafood dishes, enhancing their flavors.
- Viognier grape
- wines such as Viognier
- Viognier or Fumé Blanc
Examples
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I found myself shaking martinis and Manhattans, uncorking bottles of Merlot and Viognier, cutting up whole baskets of fruit for the sweet rum drinks that seemed to be in vogue again.
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Viognier is making some ripples in Chile too, and hopefully before long we'll see a greater number of them available in the US as well.
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Look for Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, or a blend with those grapes.
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Their Viognier has been served at our family Thanksgiving dinner for several years now, and nothing beats enjoying an icy cold Carolina Peach while taking in the sun at the beach!
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Brian Hurzeler, pouring wine from Parma Ridge vineyards based in Parma, said the viognier is a particularly noteworthy grape.
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Miner Family, in the Napa Valley, has a medium-bodied Viognier I recommend, but if you want to spend a little less, there's a Pine Ridge blend of Chenin Blanc and Viognier.
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Sangiovese from Dry Creek, Petite Syrah from Livermore, Viognier from the Central Coast—and is freer to experiment with certain regions, grapes, and types of wine.
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The Viognier made from grapes grown in the warm sun had delightful notes of peach and honeysuckle.
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Many sommeliers recommend a Viognier for its aromatic profile, which includes hints of floral and fruity notes.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Viognier probably comes from the French place name Vienne or the older form Viennois, meaning 'from Vienne' in the Rhône valley. So Viognier names the grape and the wine that began in that area, which is why many Viognier wines are linked to the Rhône region.