Domenico 2005 Viognier

Winemaker Tasting & Pairing Notes:
Light to medium-bodied, sweet melon, peach, apricot and toasty oak flavors, with notes of candy and perfume. Pairs well with prosciutto, caramelized pear and walnut salad, duck, spicy fare, seafood and chicken. Viognier usually appeals to a Chardonnay drinker.

Winemaking Notes:
Whole berry fermented in small open fermenters. 10-12 days maceration with 2-3 hand punchdowns per day. Aged in French and American oak for 11 months.

Technical Notes:

Appellation:	Amador County
Vineyard Designation:	Sutter Creek Vineyard
Composition:	76% Amador Viognier, 24% Amador Chardonnay
Released:	July 1, 2006
Alcohol:	14.5%
Production:	72 cases