March 2013 at the Lyon International Wine Competition Becker Vineyards received the silver award for this 2012 Viognier!!! A testament to how well this grape vine grows in Texas. But do not take my word for it, go to the Vintage Texas blog where Dr. Kane reports the dramatic results of a recent blind tasting: Vintage Texas Blog.
- LUXURIOUS
- Yellow Peaches
- Mango
- Vanilla
- Creamery Butter
- Rose Petals
The fruit for Becker’s Viognier is sourced from three
vineyards, Bingham, Martin, and Reddy. Each of them surrounds the Texas High
Plains, an area where the vineyards are typically planted between 3,300 and
3,500 feet elevation. The Beckers pioneered this wine for Texas. Andrea Immer Robinson, Master Sommelier, has
been a big fan of the Becker Vineyards' Viognier. "One of the best
Viogniers made in America, so it's worth the search. Gorgeous white peach and
floral scents and tangerine-mango flavors," Andrea said. And when reviewed by Wine Spectator Magazine,
Matthew DeBord said;"Bunny and Richard Becker have raised the bar in Texas
by producing wines that have achieved regional character."
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