The White Knight Viognier 2008

Bottle of The White Knight
Viognier 2008

The White Knight

Viognier 2008

Varietal: Viognier

California, USA

10.00 USD

This exciting and affordable golden colored Viognier is aromatic and forward with white nectarine and key lime zest. I’m not kidding, it jumps right out of the glass and kisses you. The palate is minerally with wet stone and waxy honeycomb, which then streams into lemon citrus and white pepper flavors. The finish is juicy, but refined, not like many California Viogniers in the sense that they can be perfumed with fruit, but lack little else and fall short on the finish. This is more old world or Condrieu styled with earth, spice, and mineral qualities. (togwines.com)

Inspired by the Rockbridge Vignoles Marie, Derek and I had tried previously, I was in the mood to try out another one.  This time we were directed to The White Knight at the Vintage Cellar.  It had its fruity acidic components to it but at the same time there was a creamy full bodied skunky funk to it as well.  I wasn't sure if it was turned off by it or if I liked it and I'm still not sure.  It was an interesting component but not one I was expecting or in the mood for.  It was sweet enough with some acidic apple and some other flavor.  I pondered that flavor for a while and finally decided on strawberry cheese cake but Marie and Derek just kinda looked at me and started laughing.  I guess it was the honey that the description above mentions that I was tasting.  There was also a chemically or metal tinge to the taste as well....again mineral like the description above says would be a better description.  However, for 10.00 USD it was definitely a wine to try.