Chamlija Viognier Narince 2012
I’m still excited over having found Turkish Viognier. There are truly very few dry white wines I can even tolerate let alone like and I thought Viognier was lost to me when I left the DC metro area. I won’t give Virginia props for much but they grow an outstanding Viognier.
So, it seems, does Chamlija which creates a bottle worth 90-something TL (from Sensus). We’ve already swooned over the straight up
Viognier so now it’s time to talk about the Chamlija Viognier Narince blend.
Pale yellow in color, the Chamlija Viognier Narince nose is a little on the flat side (often typical with Viognier) but there are soft notes of floral, citrus, and maybe a little grass?
A lingering finish full of flavor including peaches, citrus, white flowers, and maybe a little tropical something make this a very nice wine for sipping on its own or pairing with food (both Viognier and Narince pair well with spicy food). This is a medium bodied wine without a lot of pronounced acid but the textures and flavors all combine to create a very even and enjoyable drinking experience.
Between this blend and the earlier-reviewed Viognier I prefer the Viognier…but this Chamlija Viognier Narince is winning awards for a reason and you should check it out.