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Our Muse Viognier

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Our Muse is estate grown Viognier. This variety is at first lush and playful. Richness on the palate leads to a sense of enchantment. Lest you be confused, Our Muse is at the same time stiff in the spine and not to be taken whimsically.

Viognier is the traditional white wine from Condrieu in the Northern Rhône Valley of France. This variety develops beautiful and delicate aromatics with a rich unctuous mouth feel when grown in Oregon’s cool Willamette Valley. Among our 35 acres of Pinot Noir, we have planted just 0.41 acres (594 vines to be exact) of Viognier.

The wine was fermented at cool temperatures in a very small stainless steel tank to retain its delicate aromatics. Viognier is a wine that favors enjoyment upon release, much like your inner child.

The Vintage: In the immortal words of Tom Petty, “Let me up, I’ve had enough.” Yeah, it was like that. Too farmin’ hot and no fall sprinkle to rehydrate the vines. No ambiguity, no uncertain terms. “Hotter than the hubs of Hell!” as Ernie’s paternal grandmother would tell you. And as farmer’s we just take it. What choice do we have? Oh sure, you can irrigate if you are making that kind of wine. Or just buy a couple cases of beer and invite over a few friends, strategically positioned in the driest part of the vineyard. The lower and especially the upper bounds of climate change have exceeded a tolerable distribution curve by several more than just a few standard deviations. Miss me yet? – Vintage 2011 channeling vintage 2007. Read all about the 2018 vintage on the FLOG:

http://amalierobert.blogspot.com/2018/10/amalie-robert-estate-vintage-update.html

Tasting Notes: Glorious Gold Leaf. Meyer lemon zest, starfruit, wildflower honeycomb and anise aromas bloom with tenacity and foretell a depth of flavor and intensity that is inextricably intertwined with a core of scintillating acidity providing welcome restraint.

Culinary Inclinations: Seared sea scallops over truffle oil risotto, smoked black cod alongside Shropshire on warmed garlic crostini.

2016 Our Muse Viognier

Vinous, February 2018 – 91 points

Wine Enthusiast, April 2018 – 93 points, Editors' Choice

2015 Our Muse Viognier

Vinous, January 2017 – 91 points

2014 Our Muse Viognier

Wine Enthusiast, August 2016 – 91 points

2012 Our Muse Viognier

Wine Enthusiast, June 2015 – 93 points

2011 Our Muse Viognier

Wine Advocate, October 2013 – 90 points

2010 Our Muse Viognier

Wine Advocate, August 2012 – 90 points

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Amalie Robert Estate is open for tastings by appointment.

503.88.CUVEE (28833)

cuvee@amalierobert.com

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