I recognized this wine immediately because of the Viognier (60%) in the blend. Others at the table who had expressed their love of Viognier did not immediately recognize the Viognier because it is blended with Rousanne (15%), Marsanne (10%), Clairette (8%), Bourboulenc (5%) and Grenache Blanc (2%). The wine also lacks the delicacy of Condrieu, a more expensive Viognier wine from the Northern Rhone.
Medium light yellow, good brilliance. Lovely Viognier scents of white flowers, apricots and white peaches. The Marsanne and Rousanne express themselves through a rich texture and medium full body. A bit short and sharp on the finish, but that may change with a few more months in the bottle. At $15, a good value. My score 16.5.
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