Alban Vineyards Central Coast Viognier 2022
- jd93
- wa92
Category | White Wine |
Varietal | |
Brand | Alban Vineyards |
Origin | California, Central Coast |
Winery Notes:
Something I hope you’ll enjoy sharing with your customers is our 2022 Central Coast Viognier: Medium straw color, deep rich nose of apricot, peach, and mango with ginger and exotic spices. Round and dense entry with classic Viognier oiliness, mouth coating while maintaining freshness with lush fruit, spice, creaminess, long with a surprising, gentle and bright upturn of acidity at the very end. The ’22 CCV cries out for some crab or shellfish but it will pair nicely with a wide array of cheeses or chicken dishes.
Hand harvested at night all from our estate vineyard: fermented 80% in stainless, 10% in used 300L barrels, and 10% in Clay Amphora. The finished wine was bottled in May of 2023. 500 cases produced.
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd93
This estate makes one of the top Viogniers out there, and the 2022 Viognier Central Coast is a great entry point for readers looking to see what all the fuss is about. While it's released under the Central Coast appellation, it’s all estate fruit from Edna Valley and has a beautiful, medium to full-bodied style as well as textbook aromatics of citrus oil, white flowers, ginger, and minty herbs. Brought up mostly in stainless steel (10% in barrels), it has beautiful acidity, terrific balance, and a great finish.
Wine Advocate
- wa92
I tasted the 2022 Viognier Central Coast on July 8, not long after it was bottled on May 23. It has slowly unfolding scents of white peaches, honey, almonds and desiccated jasmine. The light-bodied palate features restrained, mineral-driven flavors and bright acidity that creates a shimmery sensation. A touch of textural bite on the long finish will allow it to pair with a wide range of cuisines from fresh vegetables to spicy dishes.