Jaffurs Viognier 1999

The Santa Barbara County Viognier is a blend of wines from two vineyards. The Stolpman Vineyard fruit provided a richly aromatic, tropical-floral-peach element to the wine, while the Bien Nacido Vineyard fruit provided a high acid, mineral elegance. It has a full mouth feel and a clean, lingering pleasant finish. It has completed full malo-lactic fermentation and was aged on its lees. It should be enjoyed young.

Food Pairing: Typically lighter fare – non-meat appetizers or entrees, egg rolls, fish or chicken. This wine pairs well with seafood – lobster, sole, and shellfish. I prefer viognier paired with clean flavors, fruitful sauces, butter/herb sauces, or light spicing. I don't recommend it with highly spiced or powerfully flavored foods. Try crab cakes, gumbo, or corn chowder for something wonderful and different.