Miner 2008 Viognier, Simpson Vineyard

Purchase Miner 2008 Viognier, Simpson Vineyard

Aromatically complex with citrus and honeysuckle notes on the nose and a plush feel on the palate, our Viognier consistently displays a fine balance of natural acidity and intense concentration. Sourced from John Simpson's low-yielding vineyards in Madera, this quintessential food wine was whole cluster pressed and stainless steel fermented to allow the vibrant, tropical and stone fruit characteristics of this varietal to shine.



Simpson Vineyard, California

100% Viognier

Stainless Steel Fermented

Alcohol 14.4%

pH 3.88

TA .53

472 Cases of .375ml

5,978 Cases of .750ml

Release: June 2009

Purchase Miner 2008 Viognier, Simpson Vineyard

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