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TASTING NOTES
2023 provided a classic Acquiesce expression. Honeysuckle, candied ginger, and peach aromatics are backed by pineapple, golden kiwi, and orange blossom. Vintage characteristics of green cantaloupe flesh, Runts, and an indescribable combo of briny, basil, ocean spray. The palate is spherical with a fluffy center. Showing some restraint, this young wine still has a lot more to give.
VINEYARD NOTES
Grafted over in 2011, we have 1 acre of Viognier in our Estate Vineyard. This is our only non-approved Châteauneuf-du- Pape varietal as Viognier is tied to the Northern Rhone. While the Mokelumne River AVA can have hot days, cool night time Delta breezes help us retain acidity while also providing an excellent balance of fruit. 2023 was a stunner. A cool, wet vintage provided optimal growing conditions with physiological ripeness occurring at lower Brix and perfect chemistry at harvest.
WINEMAKER NOTES
Everything is hand-picked, hand-sorted, and whole cluster pressed. We harvest in the early morning to capture vital acidity that provides vibrancy to the wine. Fermented cool in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve pure fruit expressions. Sur lie aging with twice weekly bâtonnage (more than we’ve ever done in the past) that provides a rounder, fuller mid-palate.
“Aquiesce Winery & Vineyards 2020 Lodi Mokelumne River Viognier: Susan Tipton’s masterful hand with white grapes traditionally associated with France’s Rhone Valley was recognized with remarkable consistency at the 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competitions. Four of her white varietal wines topped their classes, with her mellifluous 2020 Viognier going all the way to win the competition’s award for best white wine on the strength of its honeysuckle perfume and tuneful suggestions of peach orchard. It outdistanced 16 other nominated whites for the top honor in the final round of voting.”
The sweet beets, salty almonds and tart goat cheese are a great pairing for our Viognier.
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