Viognier
Explore the characteristics and regions associated with Viognier.
Viognier, a northern Rhone grape, is relatively small and produces full-bodied, rich wines with pronounced floral aromatics and low acidity. When fully ripe, Viognier often has high alcohol levels which contribute to a rich, creamy mouth-feel. Vintners often produce Viognier with small amounts of residual sugar to balance the high alcohol levels. Even if Viognier is produced completely dry, the expressive fruit flavors and high alcohol often create a slight sense of sweetness. This high powered wine does particularly well with spicy foods.
Regions Known for Viognier
- Yakima Valley
- Willamette Valley
- Walla Walla Valley
- Wahluke Slope
- Umpqua Valley
- Texas Hill Country
- Texas High Plains
- Templeton Gap District
- Temecula Valley
- Sta. Rita Hills
- Southern Oregon
- South Coast
- Sonoma Valley
- Sonoma Coast
- Snake River Valley
- Sierra Foothills
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Santa Maria Valley
- Russian River Valley
- Rogue Valley
- Red Mountain
- Paso Robles Willow Creek District
- Paso Robles
- North Yuba
- Napa Valley
- Mt. Harlan
- Monticello
- Middleburg Virginia
- Mendocino
- Lodi
- Lake Chelan
- Kelsey Bench-Lake County
- Horse Heaven Hills
- Fountaingrove District
- El Dorado
- Edna Valley
- Dry Creek Valley
- Columbia Valley
- Clarksburg
- California Shenandoah Valley
- Applegate Valley
- Alexander Valley
- Adelaida District
- Sonoma County
- Santa Barbara County
- Placer County
- Calaveras County
- Amador County