2022 Forgeron Cellars Viognier

The wine greets you with a barely-there parchment yellow hue followed by a nose full of bold aromatics including forget-me-nots, daffodils, ripe papaya, banana peel, snickerdoodles, and a hint of lemongrass. The palate is no less flirtatious and precious with brief notes of Canary melon, Juicy Fruit, lemon chiffon, quince, and sugar snap peas. A quick snap of crisp acidity and a dash of sweet and sour sauce and watermelon rind create a compelling finish. There is an overall green feel to the texture and flavor, as if it were all wrapped in Granny Smith apple skin, and the low alcohol helps perpetuate this illusion. A beguiling beauty that will blossom into more depth and complexity with some bottle age.