Texas Viognier Wines: Try These Delicious Whites

Viognier is a white wine grape that grows surprisingly well in Texas, especially in the Texas Hill Country climate. Viognier is usually best served when young, so don't age your Viognier beyond five years. Its strong fruit flavors can stand up against spicier cuisines, such as Thai, and also go well with pork, chicken and shellfish. Many of the lighter Viognier wines also go perfectly with cheeses and fruit. Think you might enjoy this fruit-forward, white wine? Try some of the Texas Viognier wines below!

Becker Vineyards. Becker Vineyards is in the Texas Hill Country, home to many fantastic vineyards and wines. They have more than 45 acres of planted vineyards and produce eight varietals of wine, including their amazing Viognier. Be sure to try their 2010 Becker Vineyards Viognier, which usually retails for about $15. You will enjoy this white wine's aromas of lemon and honey, followed by flavors of peach and herbs. Pair this Texas wine with pork and chicken dishes. For more information on this winery and its Viognier wines, click here.

Alamosa Wine Cellars. Another Texas Hill Country winery, Alamosa Wine Cellars, is the only Texas winery that is dedicated to producing warm climate varietals, including Tempranillo and Syrah. Their 2007 Viognier, retailing for about $25, is an outstanding example of Texas Viogniers. It has aromas of vanilla and pineapple, and flavors of tangerine and mango. This is a lighter Viognier wine and pairs very well with mild cheeses and seafood. Alamosa Wine Cellars also grows blending grapes such as Grenache in its vineyards, but Viognier grapes were the first varietal they planted, and their expertise shows. For more information on this Texas winery and its wines, click here.

Driftwood Estate Winery. This Texas winery has 20 acres of vineyards with seven varieties of grapes. They produce more than 4,500 cases of wine annually. Their 2009 Viognier, retailing for about $16, is an excellent example of this Texas white wine. Its aromas include orange blossom and tangerine, followed by flavors of honeydew and peaches. This is the perfect white wine to serve with a fruit and cheese plate. For more information on the Viognier (and other) wines of this Texas winery, click here.

Brennan Vineyards. Situated where the Texas Hill Country and the Texas High Plains wine regions meet, this Texas vineyard produces an outstanding Viognier (among other wines). Their 2008 Viognier has lovely aromas of vanilla blended with citrus, and flavors that include mangos and apricots. Brennan Vineyards Viognier retails for about $18 a bottle. It pairs very well with seafood, especially salmon, as well as mild cheeses. For more information on this vineyard and its wines, click here.

McPherson Cellars. This Texas winery is in Lubbock, another outstanding wine producing area. Winemaker Kim McPherson has created wines that have won more than 450 medals, both nationally and internationally. Be sure to try their 2010 Viognier ($14 per bottle), which has aromas of nectarine and orange blossoms, followed by flavors of pineapple and peach. You can learn more about this Texas winery and its wines by clicking here.

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