{"product_id":"mark-ryan-winery-viognier-2022-750ml","title":"Mark Ryan Winery - Viognier 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKING NOTES\u003cbr\u003eOur 2024 Viognier is sourced from two distinct\u003cbr\u003evineyards in the Yakima Valley AVA: Red Willow on\u003cbr\u003ethe far western edge and Olsen on the eastern side,\u003cbr\u003enear Red Mountain. The cooler climate and\u003cbr\u003eexceptional terroir at Red Willow contribute\u003cbr\u003eelegant floral aromatics and bright citrus flavors,\u003cbr\u003ewhile the warmer, south-facing slopes of Olsen\u003cbr\u003eyield ripe melon and tropical fruit notes. This\u003cbr\u003evintage was aged for six months in a mix of vessels\u003cbr\u003eto achieve depth and balance: 58% used French\u003cbr\u003eoak, 26% stainless steel, 9% new French oak, and\u003cbr\u003e7% concrete egg. The concrete enhances mouthfeel\u003cbr\u003elike oak while maintaining the pure aromatics of\u003cbr\u003estainless steel. The new French oak imparts subtle\u003cbr\u003elayers of sweet spice and added texture, while the\u003cbr\u003eused oak component enriches mouthfeel without\u003cbr\u003eoverwhelming the wine’s natural character.\u003cbr\u003eStainless steel preserves the delicate aromatics\u003cbr\u003eand brings a vibrant freshness to the palate.\u003cbr\u003eFermented dry over three months at low\u003cbr\u003etemperatures, this Viognier retains its elegant\u003cbr\u003earomatics. Through fermentation, gentle lees\u003cbr\u003estirring enhances texture and complexity. Once the\u003cbr\u003ewinemaking team determines the optimal balance,\u003cbr\u003emalolactic fermentation is halted, and the wine is\u003cbr\u003ethen filtered prior bottling.\u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful brightness in the glass with a nose that\u003cbr\u003ereveals layers of ripe peach, delicate orange\u003cbr\u003eblossom, apricot, jasmine, and subtle vanilla\u003cbr\u003enuances. The palate experiences remarkable\u003cbr\u003efreshness — full-bodied yet precisely balanced with\u003cbr\u003evibrant peach and citrus flavors culminating in a\u003cbr\u003epristine, clean finish.\u003cbr\u003eVIOGNIER Viognier | Yakima Valley | 2024\u003cbr\u003eWO O D I N V I L L E TA S T I N G R O O M\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLEND\u003cbr\u003e100% Viognier\u003cbr\u003eBARREL\u003cbr\u003e58% used French oak\u003cbr\u003e26% stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e9% new French oak\u003cbr\u003e7% concrete egg\u003cbr\u003ePRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e1,060 cases\u003cbr\u003eRELEASE\u003cbr\u003eMarch 2025\u003cbr\u003eAPPELLATION\u003cbr\u003eYakima Valley\u003cbr\u003eMATURITY WINDOW\u003cbr\u003e2025-2037\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARDS\u003cbr\u003eOlsen Vineyard\u003cbr\u003eRed Willow Vineyard\u003cbr\u003eACCOLADES\u003cbr\u003e2023 – 92 WE\u003cbr\u003e2022 – 91 Decanter\u003cbr\u003e2021 – 92 WS, 91 WE\u003cbr\u003e2020 – 91 WE\u003cbr\u003e2019 – 91 WA\u003cbr\u003e2018 – 90 WA, 93 WE\u003cbr\u003e2017 – 90 Tanzer\u003cbr\u003eALCOHOL\u003cbr\u003e14.3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1999 by Mark Ryan McNeilly, MARK RYAN WINERY produces limited\u003cbr\u003equantities of highly-sought after wines, crafted intentionally for their quality and\u003cbr\u003epotential. We partner with vineyards of the highest merit to produce an award-winning\u003cbr\u003elineup that represents our winemaking style and authentic varietal character. Our passion\u003cbr\u003eto produce the best wines possible inspires us to make these wines for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Ryan Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44165293277408,"sku":"118588","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/mark-ryan-winery-viognier_1.jpg?v=1693599982","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/mark-ryan-winery-viognier-2022-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}