COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Viognier
PRODUCER
West Wines
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The West Viognier 2022 is a single-varietal wine from West Wines, a family-owned winery established in 1998 by Katarina Bonde and Bengt Akerlind. Located in the Dry Creek Valley AVA of Sonoma County, the winery is dedicated to traditional French winemaking methods. The estate vineyards are farmed sustainably, with one parcel situated by the creek and another on a ridge. The 2022 vintage benefited from a long, warm growing season, ideal for Viognier's development.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€31
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
West Wines' Cabernet Sauvignon was served at the Nobel Awards banquet.
Fact 02
The winery is family-owned, founded by Katarina Bonde and Bengt Akerlind.
Fact 03
Viognier grapes are known for their susceptibility to powdery mildew, requiring careful vineyard management.
Fact 04
The estate vineyards are situated both by the creek and on a ridge with southern/western exposure.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The West Viognier 2022 is produced from 100% Viognier grapes. The winemaking process begins with hand-harvesting and careful sorting of the fruit, followed by whole-cluster pressing. The resulting juice is settled before undergoing fermentation in stainless steel tanks for a period of 4-5 months. This method is employed to preserve the varietal's aromatic characteristics. The wine is then bottled, with no further aging details specified for this vintage.
