CONO SUR - VIOGNIER

Vintage: 2008
Price Range: $13
Producer: Cono Sur (Wine Maker - Adolfo Hurtado)
Region & Country: Colchagua Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: Viognier
Recommended By: N/A

Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 8/6/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home; 9/26/2009
Dinner: Baked chicken breast w/ vegetables

Appearance: Brilliant, pale yellow-gold; full-bodied
Nose: Pear, apple, a little bit of peach and honey; light on the nose
Taste: Clean, crisp taste; a nice taste of lemon, but cleansing
Finish: Slightly acidic and lingers; somewhat creamy
Overall Impression: Although I had this with a seasoned chicken breast (and it was so paired deliciously), I'm betting this white would be wonderful with some spicy food. The taste is so cleansing, cooling and fresh that it would be a great wash over the spiciness. This is also definitely a summer wine!

Overall Rating: 93/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars