Aequoria Viognier "SPANISH SPRINGS" San Luis Obispo County 750mL
| Vintage: | 2023 |
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| Description: | While he has become known for his insanely delicious Petite Sirahs from Paso Robles, winemaker Aaron Jackson has recently expanded his portfolio and added some new flavors! Aequorea - which means "of the sea" in Latin - is focused on single vineyard wines from extreme coastal vineyards amidst San Luis Obispo County. Making Viognier is a welcomed-challenge for Aaron, in that he aims for a style so much different than what is typically produced in California. When grown on the cool, foggy extremities of the coast, Viognier becomes a far different animal than the flabby, over-the-top versions typically produced in California. At only 2 miles from the ocean in Pismo Beach, Spanish Springs is on the edge of where Viognier can be reliably grown, and here we can make a wine that is shockingly mineral and fresh, more bright than ripe, and bursting with natural acidity. In many ways, its the anti-Viognier, yet totally true to the varietal. We find it to be akin more to Sauvignon Blanc than your traditional Viognier. Effusively aromatic but not at all heavy like most Viognier, it bursts forth with a bright, vibrant, floral personality that is unlike any Viognier youve ever tasted. White flowers, citrus, unripe pineapple, and minerals dominate the aromas, while the palate is distinctively atypical for Viognier. A lemony freshness with notes of pomelo, barely ripe white nectarine, sweet white grapefruit, and pineapple core, braced by tremendously fresh acidity and super mineral finish. |
| Price: | $ 39.95 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on May 14, 2024.
