Calera 2009 Viognier

Calera
Viognier
Mt. Harlan Vineyard
2009
Cost: $26

I'm not a big Viognier drinker but this is a solid white wine. Had it with some crab legs on Christmas eve and it seemed well paired. I learned about Calera because of their Pinots but had to try this wine; who can pass up a wine described as "fruit loops"! Rated 94pts. Bouquet of tropical fruit, has the minerality expected from a limestone vineyard. Not much in my experience to compare it to but me likey.

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