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Here’s a very good introduction to the viognier whites. Full peach and apricot aromas are married to a generous...
750ml
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$13.43
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$13.16
This wine consists of 100% Voignier grapes from the department of Herault in the south of the Minervois area....
750ml - Case of 12
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$14.80
Pale yellow in color with aromas of juicy pear and white blossoms. Fresh and smooth on the palate with a clean finish.
750ml
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$37.94
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$37.18
Wonderfully fresh and exotic, the 2022 Viognier wafts up sweetly floral and slightly tropical with an air of crushed...
750ml
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$17.49
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$15.83
MONOGRAPH ASSYRTIKO captures a multileveled manner, which can be achieved with this Greek variety, when it is...
750ml
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$12.50
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$7.60
With abundant aromas of honey suckle, stone fruit, apricot, and tropical fruit, our Viognier is pleasantly balanced...
750ml
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$21.94
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$21.50
The limestone soil and the unique microclimate of the region produces wine with a very clean and crisp profile with...
750ml - Case of 12
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$180.52
Lush, captivating, exotic nose with aromas of vineyard peach, ripe apricots, herbs, and sweet pears. Robust...
750ml
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$89.93
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$88.13
From three parcels totaling five acres. About half was planted in 2009 while the other half dates from the 1970s. The...
750ml
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$26.80
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$26.26
A beautiful yellow hue with low acidity. Silky and exotic with pineapple flavors that end with unique character.
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$23.00
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Strawberry flavors, very light. This wine is great with or without food. Has a great finish that leaves you wanting...
750ml
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$11.70
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$8.55
Strawberry flavors, very light. This wine is great with or without food. Has a great finish that leaves you wanting...
750ml
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$28.99
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$28.42
100% Assyrtiko grown in volcanic soils in the villages of Pyrgos and Imerovigli. Vines are 40-60 years old, grown on...
750ml
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$29.94
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$29.34
Aromas of Meyer lemons, yellow cherries, apricots and white roses followed by honeycomb and sliced ginger with an...
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$12.57
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$9.51
Laden with fruit characters of strawberry, peach, and raspberry, the Stone Cellars White Zinfandel starts crisp and...
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Berry aromas are bold and juicy from this pale pink wine. Fresh acidity complements the rich red fruit flavors of...
750ml
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$12.22
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$7.60
Berry aromas are bold and juicy from this pale pink wine. Fresh acidity complements the rich red fruit flavors of...
Assyrtiko Mencia Viognier White Zinfandel
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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Although primarily associated with the Rhone region of France, the precise origins of the Viognier grape variety are unknown, and the subject of much debate. However, these fine and delicate green skinned grapes are an important varietal for many of France's most elegant white wines, and they are quickly beginning to spread around the New World, too, where wineries are discovering their unique qualities and unusual character. Viognier grapes are notoriously difficult to grow, due to the fact they are highly susceptible to mildew, but wineries persevere with them nonetheless, producing wines which are highly aromatic and have a great, fruit-forward character. Their delicate aroma suggests sweetness due to its flowery, sappy nature, but the wine itself generally very dry and crisp, and full of summery, light and refined qualities.