Cristom Vineyards Viognier 2018 Size::6 Bottle Case as well as hints of

as well as hints of cloves

This wine has a lovely fresh and fruity nose

This classic dry fino made from Pedro Ximénez (not Palomino) is wholely unfortified

and I'd certainly put this up with the top handful of wines in the vintage

35% Grenache

Cristom Vineyards Viognier 2018 Size::6 Bottle Case as well as hints ofThe Cristom Estate Viognier exhibits the pure, nearly textbook characteristics ofthis varietal, with floral aromas of orange blossoms, honeysuckle, clover andanise, as well as ripe fruit aromas of peach, apricot, and lychee. Slightly viscouson the palate, with bright and mouth watering acidity that support the fruitstructure of the wine, it is well integrated and perfectly balanced.