at hand. Mike handed us some glasses filled with the 99 Viognier. Apparently we had missed the 99 Marsanne, Roussane, etc. Before I begin with the tasting notes it has to be mentioned that we were standing in the middle of a room...

like a viognier), but the flavours are strong enough that a good rose or gamay (even slightly chilled) are good matches. So, you see, it is the soup that is sinisterly dark, not the kraken you were led by my typo to believe was...

You shouldn’t have encouraged me! Now I’ll have to give you the #1 quote from Father-in-law. (upon being served what I thought was a very nice late harvest Viognier with his cheese) " You would have to have Madison...

held up until the course was eaten. The wine was a superb Viognier, exploding with aromas of wild strawberries – can’t remember the last time I had one that was such a textbook example. It was from Pierre Gaillard (whom...

Saturday morning I found myself perched atop Draeger’s in San Mateo in Viognier's Amphora dining room for a wine tasting. Little Sichuan’s bright yellow and red sign across the street was in my direct line of sight....

, but the redfish was crusted in olives and sweet tomatoes, plus was on a basil risotto. The Teana Viognier blend just didn’t come close. Luckily, I still had my Champagne from the first course. Same for the foie gras with...

- 2.3x D’Arenberg Hermit Crab Viognier blend $34 list / $12 retail – 2.8x MacMurray Ranch Pinot $26 list / $14 retail – 1.8x Amisfield NZ Pinot $52 list / $29 retail – 1.8x Willakenzie Pinot $45 list / $20...

. Bottle of italian viognier that was perfect. Sunday – did the pot roast, but didn’t think it came out as tender as my usual recipe. It was tastier due to the grill searing & glazing, but not as tender. Needed more...

Haven’t tried it yet, but for $1.99 I took a chance with the Chateau Souvrain 2002 Sauvignon Blanc. Also picked up the $1.99 Viognier from Domaine De Vedilhan which probably was throwing $2 bucks away since it is a 2000...

Viognier in San Mateo. I had a bad experience there last year, the food was expensive and tasted poor. Service was mediocre. Overall, I won’t go back.

to experiment with wine. Some under $20 choices beyond the German and Alsace selections that have been (cited previously in this thread) that have served me well are: From the US – Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier, Sokol...

, Nasturtium from our garden. The wine has a touch of oak, and reminds the diner of viognier. — Aubry Champagne, with Tomato-Watermelon-Juniper (gelee item)

be found for less than half the price in stores. White Marco Cecchini, Pinot Grigio, Bellagioia Italy, 2006 11/39 Sydney Ann, Pinot Grigio, Italy, 2005 8/30 Pie De Palo, Viognier, Argentina, 2006 8/32 Chateau de Bonhoste, Bordeaux...

a viognier from clay station, at $8.99 (trader joes) a bottle it is a good gift for that might pique the interests of someone who likes (or is familar with) mediocre cal. chardonnay, but is also something that could also be...

Larton 2004 Argentina Chenin Blanc Ballentine 2004 Napa Viognier Consillence 2003 Santa Barbara Pinot Gris McMurray Ranch 2004 Russion River Riesling Trefethen 2003 Napa Vernaccia di Sangimiano 2003 Terrazz y Puthod Alluvium Blanc...