Here’s a different take on Viognier, likely due to its sourcing in Colorado, which may not be on your wine radar. Time to change that! This wine is delicately floral on the nose, and while it doesn’t bring the stone fruit and honeyed character of its California counterparts, it does deliver rich Meyer lemon flavors on a viscous texture. It finishes clean and bright, and begs another sip. Who knew? A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, Colorado (United States) Viognier 2019
By Rich Cook