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2019 Viognier

Penpal

Lodi, United States

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About This Wine


Penpal

Viognier

Picture this: it’s the eve of your next dinner party. Rather than showing up with a run-of-the-mill Sauvignon Blanc, you walk through the door with our Penpal Viognier. Not only will you amaze your friends by knowing how to pronounce this somewhat obscure French varietal (vyohn-yay), you will also introduce their palate to something new and delicious they are sure to write home about. The Viognier grape variety is known as a “late ripener,” meaning it needs an extended period on the vine to develop its signature perfumed aromas and intense fruity flavor. Lodi offers this varietal a Mediterranean climate characterized by a long, dry growing season. These conditions allow grapes to take all the time they need to reach their full potential, making this wine a wonderful example of the notorious expression “great things take time.” A rich, opulent palate offers an explosion of fruit flavor sure to impress at any social event. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.

Penpal 2019 Viognier Lodi, California

Wine Region


Lodi

The jewel of the Central Valley, Lodi lies just east of the California Delta in an area of varied terroir. Winemakers here can extract different grape variety expressions from each plot of land. Zinfandel is common here, making deeply fruity and tantalizingly smoky wines, often from old vines. But the deep loamy soils and balmy Mediterranean climate, with its warm days and cool nights, help keep Lodi's grape varieties and winemaking styles impressively diverse. Alongside the ubiquitous Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Viognier also thrive. Lodi is a melting pot of different grape varieties and winemaking techniques, all of which make it a rewarding region to explore.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Salsa Verde, Grilled Fish, Seafood Soup

Body 3 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 4

Tasting Notes


  • A figure representing the Honeysuckle tasting note. Honeysuckle
  • A figure representing the Apricot tasting note. Apricot
  • A figure representing the Crème Brûlée tasting note. Crème Brûlée

This wine is bursting with flavor. On the nose, you’ll find sweet aromas of honeysuckle along with fresh herbs. The lush, weighty palate contains rich flavors of ripe apricots and crème-brûlée. A big, fruity wine such as this is one to be savored sip by sip.

Awards


Penpal 2019 Viognier Lodi, California: Viognier

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1 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Silver Medal, 2021 Santé International Wine Competition
Penpal 2019 Viognier Lodi, California