2023 Marynissen "Heritage Collection" Stouck Vineyard Viognier | 90pts

Also 90pts Rick Van Sickle

Single-vineyard Viognier from the Stouck Vineyard in the Lincoln Lakeshore appellation, farmed by the same family for now six generations. A wonderful source of grape.

This 2023 is beautifully balanced, with great texture and surprisingly lively acidity for the variety. Viognier can sometimes feel heavy, but this one stays fresh and energetic, finishing with a nice mineral edge.

The nose shows tropical and ripe orchard fruit — peach, nectarine, honeysuckle, apricot and a hint of melon — along with light floral and spice notes.

On the palate, the wine is rich and creamy but nicely controlled, avoiding the thick, oily and heavy style Viognier can sometimes show. Flavours of poached pear, ripe peach, nectarine and even fresh pineapple lead into a long flinty finish with a touch of white spice and white pepper.

Excellent value around $25 and a very complete expression of Niagara Viognier. (Carl Boucher, March 12, 2026).

90 points

ON VQA Niagara Peninsula

100% Viognier

Pairings: fish stew, Thai green curry