Reviews & Ratings

2009 Zaca Mesa Viognier

Winery: Zaca Mesa

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Viognier

Grape blend: 100% Viognier

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Ynez

State or country: CA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 8,810

KWG Score: 87 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: December 19, 2010

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Viognier opens with an attractive mild peach bouquet with a hint of anise and white pepper. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, shows a slightly creamy mouthfeel, yet shows some crisp acidity as well. The flavor profile is a mineral infused mild lychee with a hint of white pepper and tangerine. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: On the nose, aromas of honeysuckle and white peach hint at sweetness. However, this wine is dry on the palate with notes of ripe apricot, lemon-lime, melon and lychee. A lingering finish has a touch of minerality, a signature characteristic of our vineyard. A natural pairing would be Thai chicken, raw oysters, ahi tuna or Szechuan prawns.

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