Tasting Notes, Reviews & Ratings

Christopher Creek Catie's Corner Vineyard Viognier

Russian Rivery Valley 2006

ITEM # CCV06       

    

Varietal: 100% Viognier

Viticulture & Vinification Notes: Grapes sourced from Catie’s Corner Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. Whole berry press, fermented

in stainless steel, minimal malolactic, aged sûr lies in stainless steel.

516 cs production.

Notes From The Winemaker: Like our 2004, our 2005 Viognier

was produced from grapes grown on Catie's Corner Vineyard in the

Russian River Valley, which is a vineyard developed by Sara Lee

Kunde. Catie is Sara Lee’s daughter. The crop this year was smaller

than usual (as was the 2004) producing fruit with more concentrated

flavors.

Viognier is an enjoyable white wine whose grapes have their origin in

the Rhone Valley Appellations of Condrieu and Chateau Grillet.

Viognier is also blended with Syrah in producing Cote Rotie wines.

Food friendly, Viognier pairs well with fish, spicy foods, Asian

infusions, crab and lobster, rice pudding or just drink it as an aperitif. Serve slightly chilled to enhance the fruit characteristics of the wine.

The 2005 Viognier has a complex nose of apricot, peach, pear, citrus

and wild flowers. The mouth feel is harmoniously balanced between richness and lively acidity. The finish is marked by long-lasting

flavors reflecting the fruity and floral aromas.