Tried this wine early in the week:
1. Cedarville {Viognier} EstateBttld/ElDorado (14.3%; 145 cs) 2018: Med.light yellow color; very strong pear/Viog/peach some floral/peach blossom slight earthy/chalky/perfumed talc quite attractive nose; lightly tart/tangy slightly rich/lush very strong floral/pear/Viog/peach/peach blossom/bit spicy light chalky/perfumed talc quite balanced flavor; very long/lingering bright pear/Viog/peach/peach blossom light chalky/perfumed talc/mineral lightly tart finish; very far away from DollyParton territory; a bright classic pear/Viog and a very pretty/aromatic white.
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A wee BloodyPulpit:
1. This wine reminded me some of the recent Cline Viognier but much more depth & interest. The early Cedarville Viogniers tended to be a bit on the soft side. This one was very bright & balanced & had a refreshing acidity to it. Maybe the best Cedarville Viog yet.
I, of course, followed the Cedarville wines of Jonathan & Susan from the very start, when they first showed at an early HdR event. Without Susan, I expect the Cedarville wines from Jonathan will continue to be some of my favorites.
Tom