“All Ojai Alisal wines are made exclusively with grapes from vineyards farmed by hand in Upper Ojai, CA.”
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VIOGNIER
The 2022 Viognier was aged exclusively is neutral french oak giving this vintage a classic old structure. It has a rich nose of honeysuckle, tropical fruit and citrus. On the palate, this Viognier presents balanced acidity, crisp minerality along with flavors of peaches, apricots, melon and hints of citrus.
- COMPOSITION: 100% Viognier
- HARVEST: August 17, 2022
- AGING: 5 months in neutral French oak barrels
- ALCOHOL: 14.7%
- BOTTLING: January 29, 2023
- PRODUCTION: 34 cases
This year’s Viognier was aged exclusively is neutral french oak giving this vintage a classic old structure. The 2021 Viognier has a rich nose of honeysuckle, tropical fruit and citrus on the nose. On the palate, this Viognier presents balanced acidity, crisp minerality and flavors peaches, apricots, melon and hints of citrus.
- COMPOSITION: 100% Viognier
- HARVEST: August 31, 2021
- AGING: 9 months in neutral French oak barrels
- ALCOHOL: 15.1%
- BOTTLING: May 21, 2022
- PRODUCTION: 24 cases
2023
The 2020 Viognier has a beautiful straw-gold color, a bouquet full of white flowers, hints of stone fruit, and a good acidity with citrus overtones. Crisp and well balanced with a creamy texture, tastes of grapefruit, honeydew and hints of stone fruit.
- COMPOSITION: 100% Viognier
- HARVEST: August 29, 2020
- AGING: Primary fermentation in stainless steel, finished in neutral French oak
- ALCOHOL: 14.8%
- BOTTLING: May 24, 2021
- PRODUCTION: 27 cases
2022
2022
For the 2019 Viognier we returned to aging in neutral French Oak. The result is a beautiful light golden color Viognier. On the nose its bouquet shows notes of stone fruit and citrus overtones. On the palate, it reveals flavors of honeydew, citrus, apples and pear with a crisp acidity.
- COMPOSITION: 100% Viognier
- HARVEST: September 14, 2019
- AGING: 6 months in stainless steel and 3 months in neutral French oak
- ALCOHOL: 14.6%
- BOTTLING: June 14, 2020
- PRODUCTION: 23 cases
2021
The 2018 Viognier is the first after the Thomas fire. Half the block survived and so production was very small with fermentation actually done in a neutral French oak barrel. The result is a beautiful Viognier with a light golden color and a subtle floral bouquet with notes of stone fruit, and citrus overtones. Smooth and well balanced with flavors of citrus, melon, nectarines, and peaches.
- COMPOSITION: 100% Viognier
- HARVEST: September 13, 2018
- AGING: Fermented in neutral French oak barrel and aged in stainless steel tank
- ALCOHOL: 14.5%
- BOTTLING: July 13, 2019
- PRODUCTION: 11 cases
This year’s Viognier was aged exclusively is stainless steel to show the full expression of the grapes With aromas of citrus, white flowers and stone fruits on the nose, our 2017 Viognier is crisp with a great minerality and flavors of melons, nectarines, and citrus.
- COMPOSITION: 100% Viognier
- HARVEST: August 17, 2017
- AGING: 9 months in stainless steel tanks
- ALCOHOL: 15.3%
- BOTTLING: May 12, 2018
- PRODUCTION: 51 cases
2019
For the 2016 Viognier we returned to barrel aging in neutral French oak. Our Viognier has a light golden color and on the nose, a classic bouquet of white flowers, and ripe fruit. Its crisp and well balanced on the palate with a bright acidity and flavors of citrus, peaches and nectarines, with notes of caramel.
- COMPOSITION: 100% Viognier
- HARVEST: August 16, 2015
- AGING: 4 months in stainless steel tanks and 3 months in neutral French oak
- ALCOHOL: 14.7%
- BOTTLING: March 28, 2017
- PRODUCTION: 41 cases - sold out
2018
With aromas of citrus, melon and stone fruits on the nose, our 2015 Viognier is crisp with a great minerality and flavors of melons, apricots, and citrus. Different from previous vintages, this Viognier was made entirely in stainless steel.
- COMPOSITION: 100% Viognier
- HARVEST: August 17, 2015
- AGING: 12 months in stainless steel tanks
- ALCOHOL: 15.0%
- BOTTLING: May 14, 2016
- PRODUCTION: 18 cases - sold out
The 2014 Viognier has a light golden color and a subtle floral bouquet with notes of stone fruit, and citrus overtones. The few months in neutral oak adds body and structure. Crisp and well balanced with flavors of citrus, melon, apricots, and peaches.
- COMPOSITION: 100% Viognier
- HARVEST: July 29, 2014
- AGING: 4 months in neutral oak barrels and 5 months in stainless steel
- ALCOHOL: 14.4%
- BOTTLING: May 7, 2015
- PRODUCTION: 37 cases - sold out
The 2013 Viognier has a light golden color and a subtle floral bouquet with notes of stone fruit, and citrus overtones. Oak adds body and structure that sets our Viognier apart. Crisp and well balanced with flavors of citrus, apricots, a touch of spiciness and bright acidity.
- COMPOSITION: 100% Viognier
- HARVEST: August 21, 2013
- AGING: 12 months in stainless with a brief exposure to new oak
- ALCOHOL: 14.6%
- BOTTLING: August 9, 2014
- PRODUCTION: 60 cases - sold out
The 2012 Viognier has a clear golden color and a rich aromatic bouquet with notes of citrus, tropical fruit and white flowers. Barrel fermentation in neutral French oak creates body and structure that sets our Viognier apart. Intense flavors of citrus and stone fruit finish with a lingering spiciness and bright acidity.
- COMPOSITION: 100% Viognier
- HARVEST: August 17, 2012
- AGING: two months in stainless steel tanks followed by 16 months in neutral oak barrels
- ALCOHOL: 14.7%
- BOTTLING: March 8, 2014
- PRODUCTION: 47 cases - sold out