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2004 Arrowood
Viognier, Arrowood Estate Vineyards Region/Origin: Sonoma Valley, Arrowood Estate Vineyards Residual Sugar: Dry Total Acid: .48g per 100ml Alcohol: 15.8% Final pH: 3.6 Blend: 100% Viognier Winemaker's NotesAt Arrowood Vineyards, we are proud to call the Sonoma Valley home. Often referred to as the birthplace of the California wine industry, it is home to some of the earliest vineyards and wineries in the state. The Franciscan missionaries led the way as early as 1825, when they brought north with them cuttings of the highly productive Mission grape and, in 1857, the first high quality European wine grape varieties were planted. Our estate vineyard has its own unique history as well. Since the first plantings of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot in 1986, we have increasingly focused on our estate vineyards as a source of excellent grapes for both our blended and single varietal wines. Since that time, we have added plantings of Viognier, Merlot and Syrah to the mix, further expanding our abilities to draw from these vineyards for production of limited-production and vineyard designated wines. The vineyards sit on a gentle hillside slope with higher hills rising up behind them. The early morning and evening fog comes in from the Pacific Ocean and rolls down the hills into our little vineyard pocket. This helps mitigate the warm temperatures during the day and generally gives us a longer season that other parts of the valley. This wine is truly one of Richard's most interesting. Not only is Viognier one is his favorite varieties of grape but also it comes from our home vineyard. It makes this wine all the more special. Because we yield just a small amount of Viognier fruit from the vineyard, production is limited and the wine is only available at the winery. Our 2004 Estate Viognier is true to its varietal nature, offering up a deep, sweet nose and big, voluptuous flavors. Its so thick and rich that its reminiscent of a late harvest wine without the residual sugar. Aromas of lychee nut, apricot and nectarine mingle with orange blossom notes in the nose while, on the palate, honey-citrus notes take center stage. This wine will easily stand up to rich fish like ahi tuna and would be dynamite with sweet shellfish such as scallops or lobster. If you don't feel like cooking, then Chinese or Thai takeout will work very nicely as well. |
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