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2022

Agathodaemon

Viognier

From the Egan Vineyard, this 2022 Viognier is a stunning wine, offering lifted aromas of honeysuckle and jasmine, salted Marcona almonds, and a burst of expressive lemon-lime citrus, poached apple, and pear. There’s impressive mid-palate weight and fruit density, all balanced by zippy acid tension.

2022

Brennan Vineyards

Viognier

This 2022 Viognier from Newburg Vineyard in Comanche County is sourced from a west-facing slope on sandy loam soils with excellent drainage, contributing to the wine’s great concentration. Aromas of candied lemon peel and lemon oil burst from the glass, tinged with a drizzle of honey, creating an inviting and aromatic profile. Medium-bodied, it displays nice mid-palate tension, with a long finish marked by the subtle richness of crushed, salted Marcona almonds.

2022

Padigan

Estate Reserve Viognier

A deliciously rich Viognier with excellent mid-palate density, offering ripe white and yellow peach, apricot, and lemon oil character. Crisp, mouthwatering acidity provides balance, leading to a long finish marked by pressed wildflowers and almonds. It’s the kind of white you’ll want alongside Dover sole in a caper butter sauce with mashed potatoes.

2022

Pedernales Cellars

Viognier Reserve

This Viognier offers a high-toned nose but transitions beautifully on the palate, where it is broad, generous, and thoroughly delicious. Medium-bodied with a lush orchard fruit character, it is accented by a drizzle of honey and a hint of crushed almonds. The finish is lengthy and gently spiced.

2022

Ron Yates

Nogalero Vineyards, Viognier

This Viognier from Ron Yates, sourced from the Nogalero Vineyard in the Texas High Plains, is aged for nine months in a combination of 15% new French oak and stainless steel. The result is a wine with a soft, medium-bodied richness, showcasing subtle orchard and stone fruit notes, complemented by a hint of pressed wildflowers.A lively thread of saline minerality runs through the palate, adding vibrancy and balance. The finish is long and gently spiced, making this Viognier refined and engaging.

2022

Wanderlust

Viognier

One of the best wines I tasted from Wanderlust, this Viognier shows impressive mid-palate depth and fragrant, flinty minerality. Notes of quince and honeysuckle blossoms unfold gracefully, carrying through to a medium-length finish.

2023

Brennan Vineyards

Estate Cuvee

Brennan Vineyards’ Newburg Vineyard Estate Cuvée is a blend of Viognier and Sémillon, sourced from a west-facing slope on sandy loam soils with excellent drainage, which contributes to the wine’s nice concentration. This white blend showcases a rich mid-palate, beautifully balanced by zesty citrus fruit, salty minerality, and a refreshing, crunchy acid tension. The wine combines depth and vibrancy, making it both complex and easy to enjoy.

2023

Del Rio Vineyard Estate

Estate Grown Viognier

A wonderfully fragrant and balanced Viognier with impressive complexity, excellent weight and density, and layers of expressive orchard and tropical fruit. Notes of honeysuckle and jasmine weave through the profile, making it both beautifully aromatic and effortlessly drinkable.

2023

Grape Creek Vineyards

Viognier

The Grape Creek Vineyards Viognier opens with high-toned spice notes, hints of prairie grass, and sage, creating a distinctive and aromatic profile. Light- to medium-bodied, it reveals bright citrus fruit on the palate, adding a refreshing dimension. The finish is pleasantly lively, accented by a subtle jalapeño spice that adds an intriguing touch.

2023

Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards

Estate Viognier

Fermented and aged in stainless steel, this medium- to full-bodied white is bursting with character. Expressive notes of hibiscus, honeysuckle, poached pear, and yellow peach mingle with crushed salted almonds. A vein of crunchy, zesty acidity adds tension and brightness, while subtle layers of orange oil carry through to the long, satisfyingly delicious finish. It absolutely beckons for another sip.

2023

Quady North

Mae's Vineyard Viognier

From Mae’s Vineyard in the Applegate Valley AVA, this Viognier from Herb Quady is dynamic, focused, and irresistibly fresh. White peach, white flowers, and a hint of honeysuckle lead the way, all grounded by a medium-bodied palate with racy mineral tension. Stock up by the case if you can—this one’s a standout.

2023

Texas Heritage Vineyard

Reddy Vineyards, Viognier

Reddy Vineyards, established by a Texas Tech professor, covers over 400 acres and cultivates an impressive 38 different grape varieties. This Viognier, sourced from their site in Brownfield in the Texas High Plains, is fermented in stainless steel and bottled shortly after fermentation in October, maintaining its fresh and vibrant character. Bright, crisp, and refreshingly easy to drink, it reveals intriguing nutty notes that add depth to its profile, with a distinctive hibiscus tea character lingering on the finish. A delightful and approachable expression.

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2022

Producer

Name

From the Egan Vineyard, this 2022 Viognier is a stunning wine, offering lifted aromas of honeysuckle and jasmine, salted Marcona almonds, and a burst of expressive lemon-lime citrus, poached apple, and pear. There’s impressive mid-palate weight and fruit density, all balanced by zippy acid tension.

2022

Producer

Name

This 2022 Viognier from Newburg Vineyard in Comanche County is sourced from a west-facing slope on sandy loam soils with excellent drainage, contributing to the wine’s great concentration. Aromas of candied lemon peel and lemon oil burst from the glass, tinged with a drizzle of honey, creating an inviting and aromatic profile. Medium-bodied, it displays nice mid-palate tension, with a long finish marked by the subtle richness of crushed, salted Marcona almonds.

2022

Producer

Name

A deliciously rich Viognier with excellent mid-palate density, offering ripe white and yellow peach, apricot, and lemon oil character. Crisp, mouthwatering acidity provides balance, leading to a long finish marked by pressed wildflowers and almonds. It’s the kind of white you’ll want alongside Dover sole in a caper butter sauce with mashed potatoes.

2022

Producer

Name

This Viognier offers a high-toned nose but transitions beautifully on the palate, where it is broad, generous, and thoroughly delicious. Medium-bodied with a lush orchard fruit character, it is accented by a drizzle of honey and a hint of crushed almonds. The finish is lengthy and gently spiced.

2022

Producer

Name

This Viognier from Ron Yates, sourced from the Nogalero Vineyard in the Texas High Plains, is aged for nine months in a combination of 15% new French oak and stainless steel. The result is a wine with a soft, medium-bodied richness, showcasing subtle orchard and stone fruit notes, complemented by a hint of pressed wildflowers.A lively thread of saline minerality runs through the palate, adding vibrancy and balance. The finish is long and gently spiced, making this Viognier refined and engaging.

2022

Producer

Name

One of the best wines I tasted from Wanderlust, this Viognier shows impressive mid-palate depth and fragrant, flinty minerality. Notes of quince and honeysuckle blossoms unfold gracefully, carrying through to a medium-length finish.

2023

Producer

Name

Brennan Vineyards’ Newburg Vineyard Estate Cuvée is a blend of Viognier and Sémillon, sourced from a west-facing slope on sandy loam soils with excellent drainage, which contributes to the wine’s nice concentration. This white blend showcases a rich mid-palate, beautifully balanced by zesty citrus fruit, salty minerality, and a refreshing, crunchy acid tension. The wine combines depth and vibrancy, making it both complex and easy to enjoy.

2023

Producer

Name

A wonderfully fragrant and balanced Viognier with impressive complexity, excellent weight and density, and layers of expressive orchard and tropical fruit. Notes of honeysuckle and jasmine weave through the profile, making it both beautifully aromatic and effortlessly drinkable.

2023

Producer

Name

The Grape Creek Vineyards Viognier opens with high-toned spice notes, hints of prairie grass, and sage, creating a distinctive and aromatic profile. Light- to medium-bodied, it reveals bright citrus fruit on the palate, adding a refreshing dimension. The finish is pleasantly lively, accented by a subtle jalapeño spice that adds an intriguing touch.

2023

Producer

Name

Fermented and aged in stainless steel, this medium- to full-bodied white is bursting with character. Expressive notes of hibiscus, honeysuckle, poached pear, and yellow peach mingle with crushed salted almonds. A vein of crunchy, zesty acidity adds tension and brightness, while subtle layers of orange oil carry through to the long, satisfyingly delicious finish. It absolutely beckons for another sip.

2023

Producer

Name

From Mae’s Vineyard in the Applegate Valley AVA, this Viognier from Herb Quady is dynamic, focused, and irresistibly fresh. White peach, white flowers, and a hint of honeysuckle lead the way, all grounded by a medium-bodied palate with racy mineral tension. Stock up by the case if you can—this one’s a standout.

2023

Producer

Name

Reddy Vineyards, established by a Texas Tech professor, covers over 400 acres and cultivates an impressive 38 different grape varieties. This Viognier, sourced from their site in Brownfield in the Texas High Plains, is fermented in stainless steel and bottled shortly after fermentation in October, maintaining its fresh and vibrant character. Bright, crisp, and refreshingly easy to drink, it reveals intriguing nutty notes that add depth to its profile, with a distinctive hibiscus tea character lingering on the finish. A delightful and approachable expression.

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2022

2022 Agathodaemon Viognier

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2022

2022 Brennan Vineyards Viognier

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2022

2022 Padigan Estate Reserve Viognier

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2022

2022 Pedernales Cellars Viognier Reserve

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2022

2022 Ron Yates Nogalero Vineyards, Viognier

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2022

2022 Wanderlust Viognier

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2023

2023 Brennan Vineyards Estate Cuvee

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2023

2023 Del Rio Vineyard Estate Estate Grown Viognier

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2023

2023 Grape Creek Vineyards Viognier

Still

$

2023

2023 Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Estate Viognier

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2023

2023 Quady North Mae’s Vineyard Viognier

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2023

2023 Texas Heritage Vineyard Reddy Vineyards, Viognier

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