Maryhill Viognier Columbia Valley (75cl, 14.5%)

A 100% Viognier white wine from Washington State's Columbia Valley. Maryhill Winery has established itself as the state's largest Viognier producer, turning out between 6,000 and 8,000 cases of this varietal each year. Grapes are sourced from four distinct vineyards across the Columbia Valley AVA. After harvest, the juice is drained from skins and transferred to stainless steel tanks for fermentation with cultured yeast, with a portion fermented on French oak staves. The nose opens with peach and apricot, then honeysuckle, white flower and melon, with vanilla and citrus zest. The palate enters with white peach and apricot, with marzipan, mango and lemon chiffon brightness, plus a creamy texture. The finish has lingering stone fruit sweetness and warm spice, with a gentle citrus lift.