[phoebe]

Some friends and I have started a wine-tasting group. We began with Shiraz/Syrah (an Australian, one from Washington, and one from California) a few nights ago and it was great.
Next month we're tasting Viogniers and D and I are to bring one from France and it has to be under $20. Any suggestions?

Also, we each bring a cheese that would go well with the wine. Any suggestions there?

Thanks!

--Sorry about the misspelling.

[cape chef]

Hi E,

All under $20

Le Midi Viognier 2000, Vin de Pays d’Oc, France

Domaine Virginie Viognier 2001, Vin de Pays d’Oc, France

Falcon Ridge 2000, Vin de Pays d’Oc, France

Domaine de Montine Viognier 2000, Vin de Pay du Comte de Grignan, France

Bellefontaine Viognier 2000, Vin de Pays d’Oc, France

Domaine de Triennes Viognier 2007

Jean-Luc Colombo Viognier La Violette 2007

Have fun,
CC

[phoebe]

Thanks Brad. This is great! Any cheese suggestions?

[cape chef]

Originally Posted by phoebe

Thanks Brad. This is great! Any cheese suggestions?

E,

I like aged cow and goats milk cheeses. They work really well with the floral notes of the varietal.

Some examples are brilliant savarin from France with a natural rind. Cows milk.
Livarot is great as well. Also cows milk. Ossau-Iraty. Pyrenees sheep's milk cheese. I’ll add later as I’m out the door.