An Israeli Viognier

An Israeli Viognier: Wine Reviewed
Galil Mountain Kosher for Passover Viognier 2009 15% alcohol about $15

There were no marketing materials so let’s start by quoting the back label. “Region: The higher elevations of the Upper Galilee, the northern part of the Galilee viticultural area. Grapes: Viognier. Style: Extremely aromatic with perfume scents, ripe apricot, nectarine, and a hint of oak. Well balanced with delicate acidity, medium body, and rewarding finished. Aging: 2-3 years from time of harvest.” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine was subtle, yet mouth filling. It was refreshing and slightly metallic. The initial meal centered on a baked chicken breast with a medley of dried herbs including chilies, basil leaves, and parsley leaves. The wine was almost syrupy and somewhat oily. It had good length and refreshing acidity. The side dishes of brown Basmati rice and green beans with crushed tomatoes gave this wine bracing acidity. It was mouth filling and tasted of white peaches. The first dessert, fresh cantaloupe, rendered the Viognier long and semisweet. In response to the second dessert, fresh pineapple, the wine had a touch of caramel, slightly burnt caramel, with great length.

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