WINO 101

Hello friends!
I think the most common question I’ve been getting about this current tasting is “What is Viognier, and how does it taste?” Viognier (VEE-oh-nyay) is a grape. It is a white grape once obscure, only found in the Southern Rhone in France, but now becoming more widespread as people have discovered this interesting varietal. Considering its similarities and differences to chardonnay, both in the body and in fruit, the many different styles of Viognier make it an alternative to both chardonnay lovers AND haters. It is also worth a maximum of 134 points in Scrabble, however improbable, if my calculations are correct. Now grown worldwide, I have constructed a cross-section of Viogniers readily available.

Here’s the lineup for this week:
Smoking Loon 2001 Viognier - California
Luc Pirlet 2002 Viognier - Pin de Pays D’Oc, Languedoc, France
Gascon 2001 Viognier - Mendoza, Argentina
Eugene Wine Cellars 2000 Viognier - Wilamette Valley, Oregon
Waterbrook 2002 Viognier - Columbia Valley, Washington

And the Extra Two:
Viento 2002 Viognier - Lonesome Spring Ranch, Washington
and where it all began
Chateau Trignon 2002 Viognier - Cotes du Rhone, France

As always, the price of the first flight of 5 is $10, and $6 for the Extra Two.

Other wines are also available by the glass.

Bottles may be opened and served here as well with additional charge for corkange and glasses.

We still have Scrabble here, and the possibility of bringing other games. We have quite a few. Just ask!

What better way to spend your Friday night!
Hope to see you here!

Seize the Wine!
M

Next week: Riesling! (A baby Ries. .. )