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GETTING TO KNOW WINE. WHERE DO I BEGIN?
Rhone
3 Important Wine Regions
- Viognier (apricots, peaches and wood)
This rare varietal originated in Condrieu, in the northern Rhône. It is predominantly found in the Rhône valley & California. Some nice plantings exist in Ontario as well. In addition to the textbook flavors noted above, you may also detect aromas or flavors of spice, floral, citrus and apple. It typically produces medium bodied wines with relatively high acids and fruit. Viognier can produce fairly complex wines.
Tip: Remember, viognier is the name of the grape variety. When it is made into wine it is known as the viognier varietal.
It originates in the Rhone & is now produced in many New World wine regions...
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Wine 101 (step 1)
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