Cochon Wines, Sonoma County (California) Viognier 2021

 Emphasizing Rhône-style wines, Cochon offers up this 100% Viognier that was never in contact with oak.  Organically grown with 60% of the fruit from the Bennett Valley and 40% from Dry Creek, the wine was entirely stainless steel fermented and lees aged for 3 months.  It did not go through malo-lactic fermentation, which may account for its vibrancy.  Light straw in color, it leans toward the floral, honeysuckle aromatic side.  But there is plenty of fresh melon and stone fruit flavors that lead to a crisp, mouth-watering finish.  160 cases produced.