Bonterra Viognier 2007
I’ve held my tongue with remarkable virtue on the subject of Man City this season. Although I never favoured Mark Hughes’ appointment, neither do I support chopping and changing every five minutes. So I have been inclined to give him more time. After tonight’s abject 3-0 defeat at Spurs, I admit my patience is being stretched like a City banker’s tax return.
More time is something I ought to devote to US wines, largely ignored on this site – only 14 of Big Sam’s offerings ever receiving the courtesy of a mention. So here is a little redress.
Bonterra Viognier was one of the better wines I sampled at a recent California promotional tasting. Gooseberry, apricot and a touch of Caramac – it’s smooth yet lively and fresh with just a hint of cheek. A bit like me.
It is available at Ocado and at time of writing you can get £2.50 off the normal price of £9.99 if you buy two bottles.
December 20th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Hi Alistair,
You’re another of those charmed by the Bonterra. I feel the whites left something to be desired rather than this wine was very good. I agree with your Caramac note though, thinking back.
By (the only other Brit at that tasting) Wine90!