Alban Vineyards Central Coast Viognier is a rich, elegantly crafted wine from California. This wine dazzles with its perfume of ripe apricots, peach blossom and hints of honey. On the palate, one can taste refreshing flavours of tropical fruits and citrus, layered with a creamy undertone. A subtle minerality pervades, providing a perfect balance to its plush mouthfeel and vibrant acidity. Its finish is persistent and complex, leaving you longing for the next sip. Ageing in French oak barrels imparts additional character, making Alban Vineyards Central Coast Viognier a delightful indulgence for any wine connoisseur.

Tasting Notes

Aromatic and floral. A forward and fruity style that showcases the heady stone fruit of Viognier, with notes of lychee, pear and peach. North County fruit brings rich texture and body while estate fruit adds floral notes, minerals and balancing acidity. This is an intense, full-bodied style with considerable weight: luscious and delicious.

About the Winery

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Edna Valley, California, Alban Vineyards winery stands as a testament to an exquisite wine-making heritage. Its profound legacy unveiled in 1989 by the visionary, John Alban - the inaugural Rhône ranger himself.

Alban Vineyards is well-renowned for being the first Americana winery to focus exclusively on Rhône variety. The sprawling 60-acre estate grows an eclectic assortment of grape varietals; all meticulously hand-picked. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre to Viognier, Roussanne alongside a few more, echoing the diverse palate of the Rhône valley vineyards in America soil.

Adopting a minimalistic approach to wine making, the vineyard's passionate craftsmen rely on a simplistic philosophy. No mechanical pumps or filters are used: just the soft pull of gravity. Every bottle produced is a testament to the delicate balance achieved between the rich terrains of California's coast and the traditional viticulture of Rhône. The tasting room compliments the overall essence of the vineyard, encompassing a warm, welcoming vibe that invites patrons to savour a sip of some of the finest wines, while enjoying the scenic vistas of the estate.

Moreover, Alban Vineyards is credited for spearheading a Rhône revolution in California, thus inspiring a wave of vineyards and wineries across the region to embrace Rhône varieties. It's not merely a vineyard, but a symbol of pioneering change!

If one had to define Alban Vineyards in a nutshell, it would be an intimate blend of tradition, innovation coupled with unrelenting commitment to produce spectacular, potent wines, that capture the flavourful essence of the Rhône Valley: transplanted nurtured, and celebrated in Californian soil. One cannot simply appreciate the unwavering commitment Alban Vineyards maintains in ensuring every bottle not only just meets, but exceeds all expectations in terms of quality and taste.

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