Viognier, the noble white grape of the northern Rhone Valley region of France, has had a checkered career domestically. All too often domestic Viognier is overripe and flabby, with none of the minerality and structure that have made Condrieu famous. Eberle’s Mill Road Viognier is one of the exceptions. The 2018 is beautifully structured, well balanced and delivers the flavors and aromas of honeysuckle and stone fruits that Condrieu lovers expect. A Platinum Award winner at the 2020 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
Eberle Winery, Paso Robles (California) Viognier 2018
By Robert Whitley