Uplift Vineyard

Viognier

US, Texas

2024

Made from viognier with a dash of marsanne and roussanne, the grapes that go into Upton Vineyard Viognier 2024 come from a granitic vineyard site in Texas Hill County. Having previously only been used in blends, this wine makes a star of viognier, showing off its aromatic purity and floral flavours to great effect. Try it with roast chicken.

Viognier has become a hallmark white variety in Texas Hill Country, and Uplift Vineyard is among those championing its potential. The estate's elevated, limestone-rich sites provide the diurnal shift necessary to balance viognier's natural richness with freshness.

Viognier

The 2024 vintage was hand‑harvested early in the morning and fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel to retain aromatics, with a portion aged briefly in neutral oak to add subtle texture. Uplift focuses on precision and restraint – avoiding excessive ripeness to produce a style that is perfumed yet balanced.

Peach blossom, citrus oil and gentle spice define the wine, supported by a clean, mineral finish. This viognier underscores Uplift's commitment to showcasing varieties that thrive in Texas, combining local character with a refined, modern winemaking approach.

Tasting
NOTES

Offering all the aromatic intensity you'd hope for in a viognier, this Texan expression begins with notes of orange rind, yellow apple, white flowers, ripe peach, nashi pear and grapefruit, along with tangerines, chamomile and almonds. In a similar way to French Viognier, the texture is oily and unctuous with generous palate weight and richness balanced out by bright acidity and a hint of bitterness. A wine of wonderful aromatic purity with a fresh fruit profile.

Food
PAIRINGS

This floral viognier would be delightful with fish and white meats. Try it with sea bass ceviche, butter-poached lobster, or roast chicken with all the trimmings.