Reviews & Ratings

2023 Carol Shelton Viognier "Wild Thing"

Winery: Carol Shelton

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Wild Thing"

Wine Category: Viognier

Grape blend: 94% Viognier & 6% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Placer County

State or country: CA

Price: $24

Cases produced: 855

KWG Score: 92 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: April 8, 2025

Wine Review: This platinum-colored Viognier from Carol Shelton opens with a pineapple and white nectarine bouquet with hints of orange peel. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, slightly viscous and nicely coats your mouth. The flavor profile is Bosc pear and chalky minerality blend with notes of banana and mango. We also detected hints of white tea and white peach. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity linger and last for a very long time. We would enjoy this Viognier on the porch this summer. With food, we would pair it with fish tacos with a mango salsa. Enjoy - Ken & Mark

Winemaker Notes: Beautiful nose of white flowers (jasmine, gardenia, and honeysuckle) mingled with pretty green tea, grapefruit and orange zest aromas, only a light kiss of creamy vanilla oak toast. Super crisp acidity without being puckery tart, just pinpoint balanced with trace of sweetness and creaminess from oak. Juicy, mouth-watering Honey-crisp apple and citrus, green peach fruit. Great structure to pair with lemon-butter shrimp or Thai food or even to drink solo.

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