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2023 King Family Viognier

King Family 2023 Viognier

Winery: King Family

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Viognier

Grape blend: 84% Viognier & 16% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Monticello

State or country: VA

Price: $33

Cases produced: 1,313

KWG Score: 89.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: April 19, 2026

Wine Review: This bright, rich wine from the Montecello AVA in Virginia is a golden yellow color with aromas that include spiced nectarine, chamomile tea, fresh herbs, apricot, and jasmine. On entry it is velvety smooth, lightly creamy, fresh, and balanced, with a medium body and medium-plus acidity. I found flavors of spiced white peach, fresh apricot, honeycomb, and chalky minerality. I also noted some ginger, mandarin peel and herbal tea in the mix. Serve with Moroccan chicken tagine. - Mark

Winemaker Notes: The wine opens on the nose with zesty citrus, honeysuckle, and white peach notes. A rounded attack and a smooth mouthfeel bring these notes to the palate. The finish is bright and fresh.

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