Viognier is a white produced by Epoch Estate in York Mountain, California, United States. Made from Viognier. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: York Mountain
Region: California
Country: United States
Grapes: Viognier
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, dry
Viognier from York Mountain, the coolest of Epoch's three sites and a separate AVA from Paso Robles proper — planted in 2015 on sand and fragmented sandstone, and one of only three vineyard-designate wines they bottle from it. Cooler ground is exactly what Viognier needs in a warm region: it keeps the variety's apricot and honeysuckle perfume from tipping into the oily, blowsy weight that undoes so many Californian examples. Expect stone fruit and white flowers with a citrus edge and a fine textural grip. Serve it around 10°C. Viognier's aromatics are its whole appeal and they are the first thing to go, so this is not a bottle to keep for long.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
California, United States
California is the powerhouse of American wine, stretching down the western coast of the United States and responsible for the vast majority of the country's production.
Viognier
Viognier is a white grape from the northern Rhône Valley in France, long the signature of the tiny appellation Condrieu and a variety that came close to disappearing before a revival spread it far beyond its Rhône home.
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From Epoch Estate
- Authenticity Paderewski Vineyard — Epoch Estate, Willow Creek District
- Creativity — Epoch Estate, York Mountain
- Estate Blend — Epoch Estate, Paso Robles
- Estate Mourvèdre — Epoch Estate, Paso Robles
- Estate White — Epoch Estate, California
- Estate Zinfandel — Epoch Estate, Paso Robles
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- Butter Chardonnay — JaM Cellars, California
- Chardonnay — Barefoot Cellars, California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Viognier from?
Viognier is produced by Epoch Estate in York Mountain, California, United States.
What grapes are in Viognier?
Viognier is made from Viognier.