Types of Wine

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Barbera
Barolo
Bonarda
Bordeaux Blend (Red)
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignan
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Gamay
Gewurztraminer
Grenache
Late Harvest Wine, Noble Rot
Malbec
Merlot
Montepulciano
Muscat
Nebbiolo
Petite Syrah, Petite Sirah
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Noir
Pinotage
Riesling
Rose, Blush Wines
Sangiovese
Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Sparkling Dry Wine
Sparkling Sweet Wine
Syrah, Shiraz
Tempranillo
Viognier
Zinfandel

Viognier

Viognier (Vee-Oh-Nyay) is a French varietal (if you could not guess from the hard to pronounce name) and is becoming fashionable again after years of relative obscurity. Successful experiments with this grape are currently underway in Australia, California, Israel, and South Africa. Viognier produces wines that are high in color, alcohol, and give off a perfume rich with apricots, peaches and blossoms. The best examples have a savory minerality and a creamy texture on the palate. Viognier only reaches medium acidity levels and is therefore one of the only higher-end white wines in the world that is meant for early consumption.

Suggested Foods

Breaded or Fried Fish, Meaty Fish, Breaded or Fried Poultry, Chicken/Turkey, Salsa

Suggested Brands:

Binyamina	(Israel)	(Rose, Blush Wines)
Dalton	(Israel)	(Merlot)
Galil Mountain	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Golan Heights	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Psagot	(Israel)	(Chardonnay)