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    The Best Viognier

    INSIDER DEAL! Denier-Handal Viognier Blend - Absolutely Lovely!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 26, 2023 Last Updated: April 28, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Denier-Handal Viognier Blend - Absolutely Lovely!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Save over XX% on this excellent (91-93 point) Viognier from Knight's Valley in Sonoma County, it's the Denier-Handal Viognier Blend. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Viognier

    Yalumba Y Series Viognier - A Steal

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 4, 2022 Last Updated: November 7, 2022

    Yalumba Y Series Viognier - A Steal

    A lovely find for as low as $10, the highly recommended Yalumba Y Series Viognier. It also makes a great Thanksgiving pick for the white wine lovers. 100% Viognier from South Australia. The wine is fermented and aged briefly in stainless steel. It has just 1.2 g/L of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Highly Recommended, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Viognier

    Mbali Chenin Blanc Viognier - A Pretty Little Thing

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 18, 2022 Last Updated: October 3, 2022

    Mbali Chenin Blanc Viognier - A Pretty Little Thing

    A Trader Joe's pick with a tiny price tag but plenty of flavor, we revisit the $5 Mbali Chenin Blanc Viognier to check out the latest vintage. 79% Chenin Blanc and 21% Viognier from Western Cape, South Africa. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, Highly Recommended, South Africa, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's, Viognier, White Blends

    INSIDER DEAL! Hawley Nelson Vineyard Viognier - Lovely

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 8, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Hawley Nelson Vineyard Viognier - Lovely

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. A delicious 92-point, Double Gold Medal winner, the Bulk Buy rated Hawley Nelson Vineyard Viognier from Mendocino County. Save … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Thanksgiving, Viognier

    Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier - Still The King

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 8, 2020 Last Updated: February 25, 2023

    Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier - Still The King

    The Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier CB+V, a darn near legendary value. Available widely, including Costco. 78% Chenin Blanc from the Clarksburg appellation and 22% Viognier from Lodi, California. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and does not undergo malolactic … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Chenin Blanc, Costco, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's, Viognier, White Blends

    Radient Chenin Blanc Viognier - Another Pine Ridge Copycat

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 30, 2020 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Radient Chenin Blanc Viognier - Another Pine Ridge Copycat

    Ever wonder where the wines at Trader Joe's come from? The Carpathian Vineyards Radient Chenin Blanc Viognier is an illuminating example. 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Viognier from California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Chenin Blanc, Trader Joe's, Viognier, White Blends

    Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve Blanc – Fresh and Smooth

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 25, 2020 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve Blanc – Fresh and Smooth

    Why should the Rhone red wines get all the love? The Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve Blanc. A blend of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier from Cairanne and Jonquieres in the Rhone Valley of France. The wine is fermented in stainless steel. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, Grenache Blanc, Highly Recommended, Marsanne, Roussanne, Thanksgiving, Viognier, White Blends

    Yalumba Samuel's Collection Eden Valley Viognier - Yummy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 24, 2019 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Yalumba Samuel's Collection Eden Valley Viognier - Yummy

    Lovely and delicious Viognier from Australia, the Yalumba Samuel's Collection Eden Valley Viognier. Viognier from Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia. 60% of the wine was aged 10 months in French oak with the remaining 40% in stainless steel. It is also vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Highly Recommended, Vegan, Viognier

    Pontificis Viognier Roussanne Marsanne - Simple and Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 3, 2019 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Pontificis Viognier Roussanne Marsanne - Simple and Good

    Trader Joe's delivers a Rhone-style white blend for everyone, the Pontificis Viognier Roussanne Marsanne Pays d'Oc IGP. 55% Viognier, 35% Roussanne and 10% Marsanne from Languedoc-Roussillon, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Languedoc, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's, Viognier, White Blends

    Trader Joe's Petit Reserve Chenin Blanc Viognier - A Pine Ridge Copycat

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 15, 2019 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Trader Joe's Petit Reserve Chenin Blanc Viognier - A Pine Ridge Copycat

    A pretty good knock-off of the extremely popular Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier, the Trader Joe's Petit Reserve Chenin Blanc Viognier. A blend of of Chenin Blanc and Viognier from California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Chenin Blanc, Trader Joe's, Viognier, White Blends

    The Wolftrap White - Howlingly Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 3, 2018 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    The Wolftrap White - Howlingly Good

    Delivering a lot more than you expect for a sub-$10 wine, The Wolftrap White. 38% Viognier, 37% Chenin Blanc and 25% Grenache Blanc from Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa. The wine spends a short time in oak and it has residual sugar of 2.3 … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Chenin Blanc, South Africa, Viognier, White Blends

    Silkbush Viognier Plus Lime Chicken with Avocado Caprese Salad - Summer Lovin'

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 7, 2018 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Silkbush Viognier and Lime Chicken with Avocado Caprese Salad - Summer Lovin'

    Do your summer nights right with the delicious Silkbush Viognier from South Africa paired with our recipe for Grilled Lime Chicken and Avocado Caprese Salad! Tell me more, tell me more... … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: South Africa, Viognier

    Las Perdices Viognier - Thirst-Quenchingly Good Stuff

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 26, 2015 Last Updated: May 27, 2021

    Las Perdices Viognier - Thirst-Quenchingly Good Stuff

    This partridge has been hanging out in a peach tree. 100% Viognier from Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo, Menodza, Argentina. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Highly Recommended, Viognier

    Cheap And Tasty - Trader Joe's Top Picks

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 28, 2014 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    Wines 7, 8, 9 & 10 in our series! One of the great things about Trader Joe's is the abundance of cheap, and I mean really cheap, wine. Unfortunately a lot of it is bad, and I mean really bad. Today we're featuring four of our favorites priced at $5.99 or less. These … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aglianico, California, Italy, Sangiovese, Spain, Spain - Carinena, Tempranillo, Trader Joe's, Viognier

    Piccini Memoro Vino Bianco Italia - A Tour of Italy For $10

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 11, 2014 Last Updated: May 15, 2015

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    40% Viognier from Sicily, 30% Chardonnay from Trentino, 20% Vermentino from Maremma and 10% Pecorino from Marche, Italy. SRP of $10 and available for as low as $8. Imported by Aveniu Brands. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "'Memoro Italia', Latin for Remember … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Italy, Pecorino, Vermentino, Viognier

    Vina Tabali Reserva Viognier - Tangy, Complex and Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 20, 2013 Last Updated: December 10, 2016

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    100% Viognier from Limari Valley, Chile. SRP of $12 and available for $11. Sample submitted for review. Imported by Southern Wine Group. From the bottle: "Tabali winery is found at the edge of the Valle del Encanto (the Enchanted Valley) in the Limari Valley, Chile's … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Viognier

    Pepi Chenin Blanc Viognier - A Perfect Wine For A Picnic

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 5, 2012 Last Updated: December 11, 2016

    2011-Pepi-California-Chenin-Blanc-Viognier

    66% Chenin Blanc and 34% Viognier from California. SRP of $10 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy the winery for review purposes. From the bottle: "For more than forty years, we've been making white wines that are the perfect match for the foods of the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Chenin Blanc, Thanksgiving, Viognier

    McManis Family Vineyards Viognier - Don't Call It A Comeback

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 2, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    100% Viognier from California. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $10. Sample received courtesy McManis Family Vineyards for review purposes. From the winemaker: "This McManis family favorite makes a perfect pairing for your own family gatherings! From Thanksgiving … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Viognier

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