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INNOVATUS Viognier 2022
$75.00
“Sensuous”
A brilliant expression of the variety, the 2022 Viognier has tight aromatics of white flowers, stone fruits and apricots.
Origin: Yountville, Napa Valley, California
Harvest Date: September 8, 2022
Variety: 100% Viognier
Aging: 8 months in neutral oak barrels
Alcohol: 13.5%
Release Date: June, 2023
Production: 475 cases (750ml, 12 bottles/case)
Vineyard Notes
The Riverbend Vineyard in Yountville, Napa Valley was planted in phases, starting in 2015 and completed in 2016. Bordered by trees and the Napa River, the Riverbend Vineyard is blessed with a fertile and healthy ecosystem, which is beneficial to growing exceptional wine grapes. Along a narrow stretch of the Napa River, a rich riparian area is ideal to grow premium quality of white grapes including Viognier.
Winemaking Note
According to Napavinters.com, less than 2% of all the grapes are grown in Napa are Viognier, due in large part to the demand and premium price for the region’s bold reds and chardonnays. Crushed and pressed 8.3 tons of Viognier on September 8th, 2022. Cold and slow fermentation under 60F in stainless steel tank for 10 days to capture and preserve aroma esters and thiols, and completed the fermentation in oak barrels. Made acid adjustment for the wine balance during fermentation and inoculated with VL1 and Xpure. In order to build up the structure and creamy mouth feel, the wine was sat on the lees for 8 months of oak aging. Wine was sterile filtered and bottled on June 27th, 2023.
Tasting Notes
Relatively challenging to cultivate, Viognier is a rare grape variety grown in Napa. The INNOVATUS Viognier 2022 is noted for its unusual depth and profound flavor. This pure Viognier showcases how white wine can be refreshing with layers of complexity. A brilliant expression of the variety, the 2022 Viognier has tight, almost reductive aromatics of white flowers, stone fruits and apricots. It’s pure, medium to full- bodied, and has a gorgeous texture and outstanding length.