4 Top Viogniers for Roast Turkey

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4 Top Viogniers for Roast Turkey Roast turkey is a classic holiday meal, but it really tends to only be part of the whole picture. Unlike many other main courses, there is a set of dishes that we all expect to appear beside our golden roast bird. These dishes, and in particular the stuffing that makes a roast turkey complete, often have more assertive flavors than the bird itself, so it makes good sense to pair your wines with the elements of the meal that will have the greatest impact.

Having said that, sometimes you still just want to pair your wine with your bird. Turkey is lean and mild flavored, though the dark meat can have a more assertive flavor. I like Viognier-based wines with my turkey, which admittedly tends to have a lemon and herb theme to it. Viognier brings a medium-bodied wine to the table that is perfumed and assertive but generally not too powerful. It works to accentuate the flavors of the bird without dominating them.

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heartsleev-
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How did you miss HORTON Viognier?

Nov 09, 2012 at 1:43 PM
tdfugere

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Still longing for my Papolle Viognier. I've only had it by the glass at a wine bar in Pasadena. If only I could find it by the bottle in Denver!

Nov 09, 2012 at 4:04 PM
Karen-
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If you go to Napa, head to Pride Mountain Vineyards and try their amazing Viognier!

Nov 09, 2012 at 7:33 PM
EBGB

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Wot no Condrieu???

Nov 10, 2012 at 6:21 AM
vidya57

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I love Miner Viognier. Just the right balance between floral and mineral.

Nov 11, 2012 at 4:39 PM
Personalwi-
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For Italian Americans who enjoy Thanksgiving (I did it once in New York with some friends) I can suggest some brand new white wines with Viogner from Bolgheri area. This kind of grape started to be planted in Bolgheri not many years ago (less than 10) and it is often used in a blend with Vermentino, which is typical from the Tuscan Coast. There are also some 100% Viogner. My favourites are Silente by Poggio agli Scalzi (http://www.poggioagliscalzi.it) and Veive by Poggio Rosso (http://www.tenutapoggiorosso.it)

Nov 12, 2012 at 4:12 AM
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The Yalumba Viognier is simply delicious! A brilliant balance of texture and opulence on the palate with lifted stone fruits on the nose. Hard to beat this little gem.

Nov 12, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Lisa Post

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If you want to try an AMAZING Viognier go to LawerFamilywines.com and get yourself a bottle of the 2011 Three Coins Viognier (Knight's Valley, Sonoma County)!

Nov 19, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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Viognier is often blended with Rousanne. I had an Otis Kenyon Rousanne with my turkey this year and it was terrific. The turkey was stuffed with a pear, apple, and hazelnut dressing.

Dec 30, 2012 at 11:20 PM