Viognier: Prime-scoring wines to find

Fragrant Viognier has attribute aromas and flavours of white blossom, jasmine and stone fruits, and with a robust and wealthy physique, it affords a scrumptious different to Chardonnay.

Originating from the Rhône Valley, plantings of Viognier will be discovered globally from France and Italy to Greece, China and even India.

Outcomes from the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) attest with nations from world wide awarded medals for varietal Viognier wines, together with a Worth Gold win for Amitié, Viognier, Serra Gaúcha 2022 from Brazil, described as ‘interesting and refreshing’ with engaging nuances of ripe stone fruit, white roses, orange blossom.

This Worldwide Viognier Day, uncover a variety of award-winning Viognier wines from world wide with these DWWA 2023 medal winners.

Viognier: Prime-scoring wines to find

Australia

Soumah, Equilibrio Viognier, Yarra Valley, Victoria 2021
Gold, 95 factors
Scented nostril, displaying notes of white chocolate, lemon curd, white peaches, lychees and white flowers. Rounded texture, with very intense flavours and chronic end. Alcohol 14%

Miles From Nowhere, Finest Blocks Viognier , Margaret River, Western Australia 2022
Silver, 93 factors
Contemporary, vivid and citrusy aromas with delicate scents of flowers. Succulent palate framed by a gorgeous acidity and a few natural notes. Alc 14%

Brazil

Amitié, Viognier, Serra Gaúcha 2022
Worth Gold, 95 factors
Floral on the nostril, displaying engaging nuances of ripe stone fruit, white roses, orange blossom and delicate spices. A strong instance, interesting and refreshing. Alc 13%

France

Domaine Martin Clerc, Condrieu, Rhône 2020
Gold, 95 factors
Aromatic, displaying scents of jasmine, golden apples, apricots, tangerine and nuances of white truffle and beeswax. Delicate on the palate, harmonious with a mouthwatering acidity. Alc 13.5%

Maison Castel, Séries Limitées Chap. In poor health Au Delà De La Brume, Condrieu, Rhône 2021
Gold, 95 factors
Pure peach, tangerine and apricot fruit aromas framed by toasted candy vanilla bean, with a shiny bitter orange peel texture and zesty zing of acidity. Lengthy and distinctive. Alc 14%

Les Vignes De L Arque, Confidentiel, Duché d’Uzès, Rhône 2021
Gold, 95 factors
Lavishly embellished with honeysuckle, nectarine, mango and melon with a contact of textured oak; shapely and full with a protracted, achieved end. A child Hermitage! Alc 13%

Château Montplaisir, Éclats, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Rhône 2021
Silver, 93 factors
Contemporary and interesting nostril, with tangy nectarine and mango fruit. Creamy palate, displaying richness and a beautiful lengthy end. Alc 13%

Greece

Ktima Gerovassiliou, Viognier , Epanomi, Macedonia 2022
Silver, 93 factors
That is perfumed with honeysuckle and unique fruits. It has a grapefruit palate and a persistent apricot- and mineral-tinged end. Alc 13.5%

Italy

Madonna del Latte, Barrique Viognier, Umbria, Umbria 2021
Silver, 93 factors
Wealthy, stone fruit with a floral fashion, balanced by good acidity. Evolves within the glass and really stylish, not showy. Alc 14%

New Zealand

Marisco Vineyards, The Craft Sequence ‘The Exemplar’ Viognier, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough 2021
Silver, 93 factors
Distinctive apricot, peach and floral spice with a satin texture, a ripe acidity and a deliciously recent end. Alc 14%

See all DWWA 2023 award-winning Viognier wines

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