Peay Vineyards

Viognier 'West Sonoma Coast Estate'

Viognier 'West Sonoma Coast Estate'

Viognier West Sonoma Coast Estate
  • Certified Organic
  • 100% Viognier
  • 100% Peay Estate Vineyard
  • Clones: 75% Condrieu; 25% Geneva
  • Picked 9/22-24
  • Native yeast fermentation
  • 100% malolactic fermentation, stirred lees
  • Aged on lees for 11 months in 100% used, old French oak barrels
  • Bottled unfined and unfiltered
  • 385 six-packs produced
  • 13.6% abv

Info

Producer:
Peay Vineyards
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
West Sonoma Coast
Variety:
Viognier
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-PAY-70-23 6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2025-04-11
"Racy and mineral-edged notes of preserved lemons, fresh ginger, candied lime zest and sea spray. The palate is light- to medium-bodied with high-tension acidity and focused aromas of grapefruit pith, lavender and oranges. Very pure and vibrant. Delicious. Drink or hold."
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2025-08-07
"Brought up in used barrels, the 2023 Estate Viognier is scented of white peach, grapefruit, panna cotta and honey. The medium-bodied palate is bursting with ripe citrus and stone fruit. It's structured by vibrant acidity and has a long, saline-laced finish. 125 cases were made."
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2025-01-30
"The 2023 Viognier Estate is a pretty, brisk white. It offers plenty of varietal character, but the style is one that favors freshness and tension over the oily side of Viognier. Apricot, ginger, chamomile and spice open nicely."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2022
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2024-06-28
"I always love this wine from Peay. Pouring a bright silver straw color, the 2022 Viognier Estate is a savory style of Viognier, with notes of lemon verbena, white peach, quince, and almond. Medium to full-bodied, it has a lovely, refined texture with a chalky feel and is mouthwatering on the finish. It is long on the palate and would be exceptionally paired with spring veggies with feta and peas. Drink over the next 8-10 years."
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2024-03-29
"The 2022 Estate Viognier unwinds slowly on the nose to reveal scents of peach, lemon verbena, baked bread and candle smoke. The light-bodied palate is flavorful and juicy, with a hint of texture that extends the finish."
2021
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-01-01
2021
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
92
Date
2023-07-21
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2023-06-15
2019
Vinous
Score
93
Date
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2019
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
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