2016 Aglow, Late Harvest Rousannne, Viognier

Viognier

CA - Amador County - Shenandoah Valley

$26.00 / 375 mL Bottle

Alcohol 17.9%
pH 3.65

Titratable Acid 5.5

The best pairing for this wine may just be good friends and a warm fire. When you're sipping spiced honey and flowers, that's enough said. Aglow is all about ripe fruit in all its lush glory—with an edge. Deep, ripe apricots and tangerines with silky drizzled honey is its essence. However, we fermented this wine on its skins—just like a red. So called “orange” wines have a beautiful golden glow and amazing flavor complexity. Think spice cake in a glass. This is NOT your Great Aunt Tilly's cordial. VINTAGE NOTES 2012 was a Mary Poppins year: practically perfect in every way. Moderate temperatures and full sun without extreme heat paired with cool Foothills evenings to bring mature flavors with mouthwatering crispness. THE VINEYARD While Dick Cooper is recognized as the master of Barbera, his vineyard's sunny days, cool nights, and rocky red soil are ideal for many of Southern Europe's favorite grape varieties. FOOD PAIRINGS This wine is all about dessert! Whether you prefer a tangerine cream tart, Medjool dates and salty Parmesan curls, or creamy bleu cheese drizzled with sage honey on a slice of walnut bread, you'll have a memorable partner for your favorite sweet treat.