Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Viognier – 2018; Lewis Wines; Johnson City, Texas

This has certainly got to be one of the top tier Texas Viognier wines we have enjoyed over the decades. Just the mention that this fruit being sourced from Robert Clay Vineyards in Mason puts high expectations on the winemaker’s final product.  First, it has just the right tint of that pale yellow color one is looking for in the wine. Second, are those intense floral aromas exploding on the nose of this wine.  Finally, the intense mouthfeel balances with all the right acids. You get the taste of luscious melons enveloping your palate, as well.  For the encore - wait for it…wait for it…wait for it…yes, that “ah” sensation followed by that big smile!  It almost has that full bodied Chardonnay style going for it, but it is a Texas Viognier at its finest. Thank you, Robert Clay Vineyards and Lewis Wines, for bringing the best of both of your worlds to this wine. Beautiful fruit and great growing practices beget beautiful wine. Cheers!



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