2018 Quady North Steel-Ox Viognier
Mae’s Vineyard,
Applegate Valley,
Rogue Valley,
Southern Oregon,
Oregon
13.5% alcohol
Cork closure
LIVE-certified winery and vineyard
Bouquet:
This Viognier smells like summer! Abundant aromas of starfruit, honeydew melon, white peaches, and pears filled my nose as I sniffed and swirled this wine.
Palate:
The fruit for this wine comes from the Steelhead Run and Ox blocks of Mae’s Vineyard, owned by Quady North. Located in the Applegate Valley, Herb Quady has discovered a real sweet spot for growing Viognier! His vineyard site regularly producing fruit with good acidity and a full mouthfeel. Along with bright acidity and a round texture, I also tasted tart honeydew melon, pears, and sun-kissed apricots. The wine was zingy, full, and had a long, honeyed finish.
SRP $24