Name: Michael Shaps Viognier
Variety: 95% Viognier, 5% Riesling
Country: USA
Region: Virginia
Vintage: 2021
Price: $30
Winery Review: "Michael has been producing this trademark style Viognier for over twenty years. Viognier can sometimes be known for very low acidity, but the use of 100% stainless steel as well as the addition of the riesling helps keep this wine bright and refreshing. The cooler fermentation temperature also keeps a focus on the tropical fruit notes like white peach, banana, and pineapple. The result is a more food-friendly Viognier that retains the classically strong aromatics and full body but with firm acidity to balance the structure of the wine." - Virginia Wine Works
Wine Folly: The general Viognier had apple, tangerine, peach, mango, and rose. I could definitely taste the fruity part, particularly the apple with a little bit of the tangerine and mango. Did not pick up the floral part though.
My Review: The best way to describe the flavor of this wine was a tart fruity flavor. It was acidic, which I could feel at the front of the mouth, had a long finish, and tasted strongly of fruit. Overall I enjoyed this one. I have been enjoying the white wines more than the red wines, but I will say I still enjoyed the sweet wines we had the most.
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