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Good evening All

I am looking for a wonderful viognier (mid-range) for a gift. What are your suggestions! (Not yalumba, although, because I already have a bottle of it!).

While I create wine lists for a profession, good viogniers are hard to find.

Best Christmas regards

Daniel

Thanks Daryl.. I love Tahbilk marsanne, not sure about viognier.... seems I have a mission this week to find a bottle!

Thanks and Merry Christmas.

Actually I just had my bottle of Torbreck Viognier 2006 at a thai place tonight. It was exceptional. Clonakilla Viognier is the other outstanding viognier I've had. However I'm not sure either would be readily available, plus they might be too expensive (both ~$50).

Availability isn't a problem for me - if it's sold anywhere, then I can get it. I'll check those two out, so thanks for the input!

Dan

On further review - I can't find any information on the Torbreck viognier. I'll have to see if my suppliers have tasting notes... or you could tell me what you thought in more detail!!!!! (always love to hear).

Dan

I've got a feeling that the Torbreck Viognier might have been cellar door only & made in fairly small quantities. I can't remember specifics, but I thought it was good enough to buy one at around $50 at cellar door, so it must have tasted pretty good at the time!
I've also really enjoyed the Petaluma the last couple of times I've had it. Heading up to Bridgewater Mill today, so might try the current vintage with lunch.
Cheers
Nick

Yup, I've been impressed with Petaluma too. The 05 was light, clean and crisp, rather than oily and fat as some can be. Not had the more recent vintages.

Cheers

Dave

Try the Protero Viognier 2006 Vintage. Very happy with this wine and it will go well with Xmas at our table this year. That's the only white I've decided on so far...

At the higher end De Bortoli, Petaluma, Clonakilla, Cahillton

At the medium end 06 D'Arenberg Last Ditch, Meerea Park, Blue Poles, Ravensworth.

a good blend Viognier (45%), Roussane (35%) and Marsanne (20%) is Rutherglen Estates Renaissance.

I have a fair few lined up to taste (but find it hard to work up the enthusiasm..)
GW

Gary W wrote:I have a fair few lined up to taste (but find it hard to work up the enthusiasm..)
GW

Ha ha, it's much easier if you just stick to reds and the occasional bubbly.

Dan,

Try the Zilzie Viognier 2006. Retail price is $14-$16, and it's quite an interesting wine. Not quite in the league of the Petaluma or Yalumba but good and considerably cheaper too, which will please most restaurant owners.

Cheers

Thanks all.

Thanks for the suggestions, the Petaluma is exactly what I'm after, it's interesting enough to make me spend a little more.. Gramps better like it!

won accolades from some Oz tasters last month. Benchmark stuff, but not sure where youd find it in Oz.
Nigel

It's all good - I managed to weasel one from a supplier who's wife had one on cellar - it cost me more, but it was still worth it. Gramps and I enjoyed it over a quail salad with avocado - I was skeptical of the match, but it worked nicely.


Will post tasting notes once I've finalised.