Muscat - Viognier is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Rhone Valley, France.
The wines show medium-full body, no tannin, low acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to apricot, peach, green melon, grapey and honey.
It is planted most seriously in South Africa, California, Texas and Bekaa Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm climates.
It blends readily with Chardonnay and Grenache.
On other labels it goes by Muscat Viognier and Muscadelle Viognier.
At the table it suits provençal onion tart, chicken and avocado salad and dungeness crab on toast.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Muscat Viognier, Muscadelle Viognier.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodegas H. Calvente 'Xate-O' Vino Blanco de la Tierra de Laderas del Genil, Spain
- Brennan Vineyards Austin St Three White Chicks, Texas, USA
- Cederburg 'Floriography' Blooming White, Western Cape, South Africa
- Chateau Fakra Blanc de Blancs, Kfardebian Valley, Lebanon
- Clos de Gat Sycra Muscat, Judean Hills, Israel
- Domaine Cazes Le Canon du Marechal Muscat - Viognier Blanc, IGP Cotes Catalanes, France
- Domaine de Petit Roubie 'Spirit of Nature' Blanc, IGP Pays d'Herault, France
- Domaine du Temps 'Sans Ordonnance' Blanc, Vin de France
Muscat - Viognier: common questions
01.What does Muscat - Viognier taste like?+
02.Where is Muscat - Viognier from?+
03.Where is Muscat - Viognier grown?+
04.What food pairs with Muscat - Viognier?+
05.What else is Muscat - Viognier called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.