2024 Viognier
Every month, our team highlights a wine that captures the heart of what we do at Opolo. For March, we’re featuring our 2024 Viognier—a vibrant and aromatic wine with beautiful balance, showcasing the elegance and freshness of our winemaking style.
Why We Think You’ll Love This Wine:
Viognier is a perennially underrated white grape that originates from the Rhône Valley, and that thrives here on California’s Central Coast. Wines like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are wonderful. But there’s no better timethan spring to seek something fresh and different. Enter our 2024 Viognier, which is loaded with varietal character. Rich scents of orange blossom and citrus fruit lead to vivid stone fruit flavors and a lively finish—the perfect crowd-pleasing white for springtime festivities.
Tasting Notes & Blend
The 2024 Viognier is expressive and aromatic, opening with inviting notes of peach, pear, honey, and delicate floral spice. On the palate, layers of nectarine and tropical citrus unfold with a round, viscous texture, lifted by bright acidity that brings balance and freshness to the finish.
Viognier (100%) – a beautifully aromatic varietal known for its lush stone fruit character, silky mouthfeel, and vibrant acidity
The result is a richly textured yet refreshing wine with elegant complexity—approachable now and perfect for enjoying in the moment.
A Word from Our Team
“Opolo Viognier is super fresh and versatile with food. It pairs well with poultry, seafood, salads and more, and it’s also a great picnic wine. It’s my go-to white for when I want to serve something a bit unique and different.”
– Ryan Griffin, Assistant Wine Club Manager
Ryan’s Perfect Pairing
From Ryan: “This French Roast Chicken is simple yet elegant, perfect for that midweek after work dinner, pairing beautifully with Opolo’s Viognier. All together blending elements of savory umami, summer fruit, and bright acidity makes this pairing not one to miss!”
A printable version of Ryan’s Le poulet rôti du Griffin recipe is available for those looking to recreate this comforting, heritage-inspired pairing at home. Click HERE for recipe.
About This Series
Simply put, our team is excited to share their current Opolo favorites with you, and to provide some fun pairings along the way. These pairings are an extension of the Opolo visitor experience, where Balkan family heritage, warm hospitality and a curated food menu are served daily. Bon appétit!