2-Hawk Vineyard & Winery, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Viognier 2019

 Here is a rich, bold Viognier that can truly be described as “hedonistic.”  Darow refers to a predominant soil type.  From fruit harvested over two separate days, the first in late September, the second 10 days later, the wine was barrel fermented with native yeasts.  It was then aged for 11 months in oak, and another 5 in stainless before bottling.  There’s a whole lot going on in the aroma department with scents reminiscent of apricot and peach along with a hint of pineapple.  Big and round on the palate, it delivers lovely flavors ranging from apricot and lemon zest with stone fruits and light oak in the background.  It finishes with a lingering ripe fruit finale.  Multi-layered from start to finish, big but balanced, it should drink well through 2027.  125 cases produced.