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2005 Tres Pinos Colchagua Valley, Chile Viognier

2005 Tres Pinos Colchagua Valley, Chile Viognier

This wine, made by a Viognier specialist in Chile’s Colchagua Valley, showcases aromas and flavors of honeysuckle, apricot, orange and tropical fruit.

Varietal: Viognier Vintage: 2005
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About Viognier

Rare grape of France's Rhone valley. Produces a floral, full-bodied spicy wine. Yields vary widely and it's hard to grow in other places.

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3.5/ 5.0

82 Reviews

    Very light and smooth. Strong fruity aroma and taste. Goes down easily and leaves a pleasant aftertaste. No strong alcohol taste. This is the 2nd or 3rd Viognier we have had and my wife and I think it is fast becoming our favorite white, possibly replacing Chardonnay as number one.

    10/19/2007 Paul Fifield
    • Rater Rank 460
    • Number of Ratings 24
    • Average 3

    Excellent wine, we really enjoyed it!!!!

    10/21/2007 GINA GEIGLE
    • Rater Rank 5,908
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 5

    very dry, but okay

    10/22/2007 DEBORAH KITSCH
    • Rater Rank 611
    • Number of Ratings 18
    • Average 2

    Excellent wine!

    10/26/2007 Bonnie Carr
    • Rater Rank 5,576
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 5

    It was good but not our favorite

    10/27/2007 JACQUELYN NEUHARTH
    • Rater Rank 1,830
    • Number of Ratings 11
    • Average 4

    Ok to use in cooking. No character

    10/30/2007 James Hamilton
    • Rater Rank 2,320
    • Number of Ratings 11
    • Average 2

    Very interesting... it seemed like a white wine that was trying to be a red. We enjoyed it with teriyaki grilled salmon

    11/01/2007 Trudi
    • Rater Rank 5,033
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 2

    full of body with a marvelous finish

    11/05/2007 WILLIAM FRY
    • Rater Rank 5,510
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    Crisp flavor that delights the palate. A fantastic alternative to the sometimes over-rated chardonays. We have just reordered!

    11/06/2007 CAROL CONLAN
    • Rater Rank 5,788
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 5

    Delightful Crisp dry wine,a very pleasant surprise

    11/13/2007 Thomas Simon
    • Rater Rank 5,733
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    Very different,although pleasant

    11/13/2007 Mary Lou Huerkamp
    • Rater Rank 853
    • Number of Ratings 15
    • Average 4

    Good Wine

    11/13/2007 Shirley Johnson
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Good, slightly sweet. Ideal to serve with appetizers.

    11/15/2007 KAY MCCARY
    • Rater Rank 4,491
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 4

    just not my taste

    12/03/2007 SHALENE JEFFERY
    • Rater Rank 5,630
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 2

    I prefer sweeter fruity wines such as reislings - this wine was too dry and not refreshing.

    12/09/2007 Anita Trecartin
    • Rater Rank 5,121
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 1

    Crisp & light. Not too sweet. Very good!

    12/12/2007 DIANNE SADOSKI
    • Rater Rank 3,328
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 4

    This wine was a wonderful accompaniment to Paella.

    12/17/2007 Terri Crowell
    • Rater Rank 5,568
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 5

    Not as good as some of the others.

    12/26/2007 Nancy Laulainen
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Too fruity and full of honeysuckle.

    12/28/2007 JOHN ONEILL
    • Rater Rank 4,570
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 3

    I love it.

    12/30/2007 Maria Overman
    • Rater Rank 3,650
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 4

    very nice and smooth.

    12/30/2007 THOMAS HOLMDEN
    • Rater Rank 4,558
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 3

    EXCELLENT - WOULD LOVE TO ORDER MORE AND DID TRY BUT WAS UNSUCESSFUL

    12/31/2007 Christine Roth
    • Rater Rank 4,980
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 5

    Both Chilean wines I have recieved now have been some of my favorites! Really wonderful wine!!

    1/02/2008 CALLI KYBIC
    • Rater Rank 4,757
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 5

    Interesting vanilla taste for a wine that I find usually very fruity. I was a little bit sick though so maybe the cold through me off. We enjoyed it with stuffed cornish game hens.

    1/02/2008 DIANNA SAMMONS
    • Rater Rank 2,355
    • Number of Ratings 7
    • Average 4

    Goes well with stir fry.

    1/12/2008 Jane Clarke
    • Rater Rank 2,769
    • Number of Ratings 7
    • Average 3

    Thoroughly enjoyed with gouda cheese and sour dough bread; I'm sure it would pair with lobster my favortie

    1/14/2008 Brenda Bentley
    • Number of Ratings 1

    we absolutely loved the flavor & body of this wine.

    1/14/2008 Cheryl Jakubowski
    • Rater Rank 5,394
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    very nice fruity flavor and delightful.

    1/14/2008 Anne Lee
    • Rater Rank 1,632
    • Number of Ratings 13
    • Average 4

    Lacked flavor a bit sparkley

    1/14/2008 Norman Graf
    • Rater Rank 2,229
    • Number of Ratings 7
    • Average 4

    I could really enjoy the real grape flavor and the honeysuckle. a real mellow aftertaste. twangy! great!

    1/14/2008 Joe Lusk
    • Rater Rank 5,391
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 5

    nice refreshing wine.

    1/15/2008 Carol White
    • Number of Ratings 1

    no taste to speak of.

    1/15/2008 E
    • Rater Rank 5,374
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 1

    excellent and delicious

    1/15/2008 Frank Barton
    • Rater Rank 5,365
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    flavor too intense. liked california wines better

    1/15/2008 D. Nevid
    • Number of Ratings 1

    i like this wine.

    1/15/2008 Arlone Lee
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Very fruit intense. I joined the tasting pannel; I just love drinking this wine. Thank you for the introduction

    1/16/2008 Wanda Klinefelter
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Had a funny sweet after taste not as mild as others i have tried.

    1/17/2008 Janet winger
    • Rater Rank 5,297
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 3

    Pleasant mouth feel apriots up front. Had it for thanks giving and everyone loved it.

    1/18/2008 Doris Johanson
    • Rater Rank 5,275
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 3

    Fine wine

    1/18/2008 Linda Costillo
    • Number of Ratings 1

    good wine from chili, tasted good with poultry too.

    1/18/2008 n. Dorner
    • Number of Ratings 1

    This wine had a very bitter over taste. After two sips we discarded this wine.

    1/18/2008 Teresa Erickson
    • Rater Rank 4,795
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    like on vacation.

    1/18/2008 Nicole Chotin
    • Number of Ratings 1

    The finish is great.

    1/21/2008 Greeley
    • Rater Rank 1,640
    • Number of Ratings 12
    • Average 3

    This had a powerful aromatic bonquet with a full body.

    1/21/2008 Sjyla Hall
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Good selection went very well with baked fish as recommended would like more from this wineyard.

    1/22/2008 John Mccue
    • Rater Rank 2,316
    • Number of Ratings 7
    • Average 3

    very good. everyone commented well on this wine.

    1/23/2008 Corey Williams
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Both Wines were great. Enjoyed both of them. When will I get to sampler and judge more wine?

    1/24/2008 Janice M. Hubbard
    • Rater Rank 25
    • Number of Ratings 20
    • Average 4

    I hadthis with sushi and I really enjoyed it

    1/29/2008 Tammi Rettig
    • Rater Rank 3,296
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 4

    Very fruity, good flavor wine not dry at all.

    1/30/2008 Tina Reddell
    • Rater Rank 3,280
    • Number of Ratings 5
    • Average 3

    The wine came out of the refrigerator. Poured 2 glasses as the wine warmed up a little bit the flavors became much more intense. Great wine.

    2/06/2008 Pat Keenan
    • Rater Rank 4,662
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    Sparkling very good taste delightful crisp sparrkling good fruit taste excellent.

    2/06/2008 Mary Dobmeier
    • Rater Rank 4,664
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    No comment.

    3/04/2008 Bob Meador
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Very smooth

    3/29/2008 Vicki Jones
    • Rater Rank 2,351
    • Number of Ratings 8
    • Average 4

Recipes.

  • Lemony Lamb Chops Here's a versatile dish that matches well with red Bordeaux or Merlot, yet also can be enjoyed with white wines because of its lemon-flavored sauce. It makes 4 servings... Get The Recipe
    Fettuccine Alfredo Try this recipe - a flavorful change of pace from the typical Alfredo sauce - with Pietra Santa's "Sasso Bianco," or any other medium-bodied to full-flavored white wine. It serves 6 to 8... Get The Recipe
    Tuscan Style Roasted Game Hens If you're looking for a change from turkey or ham this holiday season, try this easy-to-prepare dish that matches well with both white and red wines. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
    Glazed Lemon Cookies Desserts can be challenging to match with wines, but when the overriding flavor of the treat is lemon, the possibilities multiply. Try these cookies (this recipe yields about 38 cookies) with Viognier, off-dry Chenin Blanc, Gruner Veltliner or Riesling... Get The Recipe
    Herb Crusted Tuna Steaks This recipe is extremely versatile, matching well with most white and lighter red wines. It makes 4 servings. Get The Recipe
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    Asparagus & Morel Salad Summertime is salad time, and any of your favorite white wines would be great matches for this recipe, courtesy of Masa's restaurant in San Francisco. It serves 4. Get The Recipe
    Smoked Salmon Penne Pasta In a world of "anything goes" food-and-wine pairing, we're always on the lookout for recipes that match well with either white or red wines. This is one such recipe, and it makes two servings... Get The Recipe
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