Stags' Leap Winery Viognier 2022

Stags' Leap Winery Viognier 2022 is a bright, fresh, and lively white wine that presents a delicate straw hue with shimmering lemon-yellow flecks. The aromatic bouquet is highly expressive, featuring fragrant honeysuckle, elderflower, green apple, candied white peach, and lime zest, all elegantly lifted by hints of wet stone minerality. On the palate, it is clean, soft, and linear, showcasing a crisp, mouthwatering acidity that beautifully supports a generous core of white peach, Granny Smith apple, and tangy lime. Subtly nuanced with notes of Marcona almond, it concludes with a long, pleasing, and elegantly spiced white pepper finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs perfectly with lighter fare, fresh charcuterie boards, grilled chicken, roasted turkey, or a delicately spiced fish tagine.

92 Points - James Suckling

Aromas of Meyer lemons, yellow cherries, apricots and white roses followed by honeycomb and sliced ginger with an underlying seashell and saline minerality to it. Medium-bodied, soft acidity and a hint of phenolics in the mid-palate. Beautiful exotic notes without heaviness. Nice drinkability and freshness.