Cristom Vineyards Viognier 2018 Size::6 Bottle Case texture and stony/earthy/salty minerality that

texture and stony/earthy/salty minerality that has made this humble grower one of France’s most respected vignerons

This classic dry fino made from Pedro Ximénez (not Palomino) is wholely unfortified

and I'd certainly put this up with the top handful of wines in the vintage

The stems work well as seasoning on the super-silky red-fruited palate

as well as hints of cloves

Cristom Vineyards Viognier 2018 Size::6 Bottle Case texture and stony/earthy/salty minerality thatThe Cristom Estate Viognier exhibits the pure, nearly textbook characteristics ofthis varietal, with floral aromas of orange blossoms, honeysuckle, clover andanise, as well as ripe fruit aromas of peach, apricot, and lychee. Slightly viscouson the palate, with bright and mouth watering acidity that support the fruitstructure of the wine, it is well integrated and perfectly balanced.