K Vintners, Art Den Hoed Vineyard, Viognier, Yakima Valley, Washington 2022

“Just bottled and set to be released this month, the 2022 Viognier Art Den Hoed Vineyard is slightly reductive in the glass with hints of cereal grain, sweet citrus, quince and a soft floral element of citrus blossom and peach skin. Medium to full-bodied, rich and focused, the palate gradually opens to a delightful and balanced frame; this will remain food-friendly until its 10th birthday. For the price, few Viogniers can compete with this quality level. Buy the entire case.”-91WA, 2023-2032

This K Vintners Viognier is entirely from Art Den Hoed’s vineyard in lower Yakima Valley. This site is unique because it sits at 1300 ft. in elevation, making it one of the cooler vineyards in the area with excellent air drainage. They source from two blocks of Viognier, the older planted in 2000 and the newest planted in 2006.