{"product_id":"dichotomy-viognier-yakima-valley-washington-2023","title":"Dichotomy Viognier · Yakima Valley, Washington · 2023","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"25kijz\" data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eThe first glass gets poured before dinner is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eSomeone’s chopping herbs, the pan is warm, and suddenly the room smells like peach, apricot, and orange blossom before the bottle has even made it around the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eThat’s the beauty of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eViognier when it’s done right\u003c\/strong\u003e — and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e2023 Dichotomy Viognier\u003c\/strong\u003e brings exactly that energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eIt’s aromatic, 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data-end=\"2070\"\u003eThis is the kind of bottle that feels right when the table is casual, the cooking is a little ambitious, and nobody’s in a rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1otgyhe\" data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eApricot, white peach, orange blossom, and honeysuckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eRipe stone fruit layered with citrus peel and soft floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eMedium-bodied with a rounded, silky mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003eBright, lifted, and gently perfumed with a clean close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4t4gcg\" data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eA Strong Washington Viognier Lane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eYakima Valley has become one of the best places in the U.S. for expressive, balanced Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eAromatic Without Going Heavy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eThe fruit is lush, but the freshness keeps it moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eBuilt for the Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eA natural fit for seafood, roast chicken, richer salads, or lightly spiced dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eThis is a white that feels \u003cstrong data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003einviting, polished, and just a little more interesting than the usual suspects\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xeashf\" data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003e• Grilled shrimp or scallops\u003cbr data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003e• Roast 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