Wardy Viognier 2018

Viognier

Vintage 2018

Our 1st single-varietal Viognier is a delicately fragrant wine… mandarin and apricot, honeysuckle and rose, with hints of white pepper, bay leaf and toffee. On the palate bitter orange and mango dominate.

Medium body and finish

Wine Type

White wine

Grape Variety

Viognier (100%)

Appellation

Bekaa-Valley of Lebanon

Harvest

Handpicked

Fermentation

stainless steel tanks

Maturation

10 months in French oak barrels

Serving

Best served at 10 – 13°C

Winemaking & Tasting Notes

Food Pairing

Aperitif, Cold cuts, Grilled fish and seafood, Lebanese Mezze, Light cheese – Goat cheese, Pasta and pizza, Strong cheese – Roquefort – Blue cheese

Specifics

Alcohol %: 13%

Total Acidity (sulfuric a./l): 3.16

Residual Sugar (g/l): 0.4

Label

Middle-Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon. The colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety. The wood texture indicates that the wine has been oaked.

Awards

2021- Frankfurt International Trophy, Germany: Gold Medal

2021- Sommeliers Choice Awards, San Francisco, USA: 81/100 Silver Medal