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Fairview Viognier 2010 Wine Review

Fairview Viognier 2010

Fairview Viognier 2010

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $17.00

Drink: 2010-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Fairview

Agent: Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Fairview Wine Estate was the first in South Africa to plant Viognier about ten years ago. This lovely white was partially aged in oak barrels, which gives the wine added creaminess and texture along with aromas of passion fruit, white peach, Asian pear and smoke. It has a gorgeous full-bodied weight that ends in a satisfying long finish.

This Fairview Viognier 2010 was reviewed on May 13, 2010 by Natalie MacLean

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Glenda rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

This fashionable variety is planted in tiny amounts in South Afica. Fairview's Viognier is one of few examples found on liquor store shelves currently.
Fairview's Viognier pairs well with spicy foods as well as with Chinese and Vietnamese dishes.
The flavours of nectarine are rich and there is a lovely creaminess to the wine.

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