2007 Cold Heaven Santa Rita Hills Viognier

Specs:

2007 Cold Heaven Santa Rita Hills Viognier

Santa Rita Hills

Santa Barbara County, California

14 % Alcohol

100% Viognier

http://www.coldheavencellars.com/

$19.99

Notes:

Cold Heaven Winery is known throughout the wine industry to produce some of the very best Viognier in California. Their winemaker, Morgan Clendenen, is extremely passionate about this grape as well as the high quality Viognier she produces. The care she puts into her wine is quite evident especially in this wine. The profile is clean, clear, and bright with a great balance of aroma and flavors.

In the glass the color is a clear, rich, bright gold. On the nose you can smell ripe fruit; citrus, nectarine and melon are on the forefront with hints of honey. On the palate this wine is smooth and sweet with a great acidity. The cool climate of the Santa Rita Hills adds this perfect balance of acidity, fruit, and minerality. The citrus flavors of lemon, lime, orange and orange blossom are so powerful yet so light on the palette. The honey notes along with some added tropical fruit flavors really round out the wines finish.

This wine is perfect served as a dessert wine or with a light fruity dessert like a pear tartlet. Because of its acidic quality, the wine would pair well with a salty cheese plate or spicy Asian/Indian dishes. This is a beautiful Viognier from a great producer and can be purchased online or in the greater Bay Area through K & L Wine Merchants.