Ampelos 2012 Phi Viognier (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US / Phi
Variety: Viognier California
Winery: Ampelos / Santa Ynez Valley

One of the more controlled, tighter Viogniers out there, without showing the variety’s rich flamboyance. It could be a Pinot Gris, with brisk acidity and a clean, cold, steely mouthfeel, except that the citrus fruits do have rich suggestions of mangoes. Still, it shows tremendous elegance and will be delicious in many settings.