Estate Grown

2023 Russian River Valley Viognier

The Martin Ray Estate Grown Viognier from the Russian River Valley showcases a medium-full body with a lively acidity that enhances its prominent fruit intensity. The red color of this wine is a nod to its vibrant and expressive nature. The Viognier variety thrives in the cool climate of the Russian River Valley, contributing to the wine's well-structured and refreshing character. The 2023 vintage of this wine offers a delightful sensory experience that captures the essence of the unique terroir of this renowned wine region.

Tasting notes:

Apricot

Peach

Honeysuckle

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Seafood, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter

Region:

Russian River Valley

Prized for its elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Sonoma's Russian River Valley is one of California's premier AVAs for cool-climate wines. Blessed with the Petaluma Gap—a break in the coastal mountains where chill, foggy air blows in from the Pacific—the valley also benefits from the effects of the Russian River itself. This draws cool Pacific Ocean air inland and creates blanketing fogs that veil the vineyards throughout the chilly mornings. The result is one of the state's longest and coolest growing seasons. Bracing acidity and complex flavors characterize wines from this region, which also includes excellent sparklers made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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