Stags' Leap Winery - Viognier Napa Valley 2024 (750ml) VillenaWinemakers Notes This 2024 Viognier shows a steely, flinty pale straw hue with flecks of pewter, hinting at its mineral edge. The aromatics leap from the glass, vibrant and high toned, showcasing fresh white nectarine, white peach, and zingy lime layered with white floral blossom, jasmine, and honeysuckle. A gentle musky perfume weaves through the bouquet, lending lift and sophistication. On the palate, the wine is lithe and buoyant, driven by fresh,
cranberries and spicy notes
and in consultation with Nicolas Seconde from Champagne
but at just 7% of overall production
The 85% Cabernet Sauvignon component is typically robust and assertive
FLAVOR PROFILE Balanced flavors of tropical fruit
It’s driven by pithy lemon
fermented with skin contact to accentuate deep
Yet the wine offers great minerality and acidity to balance the sweetness and make it
D’anjou pear
versatile Cava
As I’ve mentioned many times
illustrious First Growths whose nearby vines can be seen from the terrace of the Château
