2023 Brecon Viognier
One forgets, amidst the passage of time, what a success story Viognier has become. We're not talking about the cooling fogs that grace this sun-drenched hillside vineyard, but about a grape that was nearly extinct by 1965, with a global production of just 211 cases. This truly illustrates that, from time to time, when the galactic alignment is conducive, the fish are jumping, and the cotton is high, all is not lost. Our current production of 220 cases is certainly not lost on us either. This, then, is quintessentially what a coastally influenced Viognier should smell and taste like: mere hints of tropical notes adding to the complexity. Balanced and varietally correct, it's perfect for summertime when the livin' is easy, and best paired with Britpop on vinyl. Or, perhaps, any good music on vinyl.
96pts. Best of Class. Intl Women's Wine Comp, July 2024
Subtle complexing elements is the mantra for our Vio, framing the fruit, not dominating it. We also try to retain as much of the vibrant freshness as possible. You will find the influence of both new and neutral oak, Acacia wood, cool Sur Lie fermentations, lees stirring, partial malolactic and exotic yeast selections. To be more succinct we pretty much gently throw the kitchen sink at it.
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal | Viognier |
| Varietal Composition | 94.26% Viognier, Adelaida, La Vista Vineyard
5.74% Albarino, San Luis Obispo Coast |
| Appellation | Adelaida |
| Acid | .60g/100ml |
| PH | 3.41 |
| Aging | Drink Now-2038 |
| Residual Sugar | 0.18g/100ml |
| Alcohol | 14.20% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 05/17/2024 |
| Cases Produced | 220 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
Brecon is getting a bit of a reputation of being finicky in the vineyard. Perhaps it's why our vineyard managers all seem to be growing luxuriant facial hair to hide their expressions behind. Either way they do grow exceptional grapes.
