Wine 101: Viognier

Viogniers are seductive white wines, lush with peach and honeysuckle scents, a round, mouth-filling texture and little acidity.

The Condrieu region in France’s Rhône Valley produces the world’s greatest Viogniers, and they can often be quite expensive; California and occasionally Australia have also had success with this grape. Viognier pairs well with grilled seafood; it’s also a good match for most foods flavored with fruit salsas.

Lush, Fragrant Viognier

Top Bottles

• Heggies Vineyard (Australia)
• Jean-Luc Colombo La Violette (France)
• Calera (California)

Recipe Pairings

• Chicken with Red Curry-Peanut Glaze;
• Crunchy Shrimp Cakes
• Grilled Striped Bass with Plums and Potato Mushroom Papillotes
• Malaysian Glazed Chicken Wings
• Roasted Turkey with Muscat and Dried Fruit Gravy
• Spicy Fish Cakes with Nuoc Cham Sauce and Fried Garlic Chips
• Vinegar-Poached Sturgeon with Thyme-Butter Sauce
• Viognier-Steamed Clams with Bacon and Parsnips

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