Viognier

Question 1

Characteristics of Viognier

Answer 1

• aromatic grape
• moderate climate
• dry, low to medium acidity, medium to full body
• floral aromas (blossom) stone fruit (peach, apricot)
• inert vessels to preserve the fruit, some oak aged

Question 2

Regions of Viognier

Answer 2

Condrieu AOC:

• Appellation in the Northern France Rhone, single variety
• light flavors from oak (vanilla) but not overpowering the delicate floral aromas