{"product_id":"2023-divergence-signature-series-bock-vineyard-viognier-🔥-93pts","title":"2023 Divergence Signature Series “Bock Vineyard”  Viognier 🔥 93pts","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOK, Viognier is really trending up in Canada, and this one is the “poster child” for the rise of this Rhône varietal. ONLY 32 CASES MADE… this is the true definition of small batch wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eComing from the Bock Vineyard in the St. David’s Bench appellation, the ripeness and concentration of flavours are perfectly on point. At 14.5% alcohol, this is an outlier, but don’t get fooled: the balance is very impressive, and all the elements are gracefully integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYes, this is a “big boy” wine, and I would even suggest a quick decant to mellow it out a little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe aromas are super expressive and beautiful, with ripe apricot, cantaloupe, Meyer lemon, orange blossom, and loads of oak spice from 10 months in French oak, including 30% new barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe palate is super generous. The texture is creamy and thick, but somehow remains balanced. Flavours of yellow plum, apricot jam, orange peel, and poached apple are joined by cinnamon, pie crust, and white pepper. This is super layered and complex. There’s even a stony component on the finish that takes this wine to the next level. It needed that final dimension to justify the super-premium price point, and it delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSPECTACULAR!!!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e(CWC, 02\/07\/26). 32 cases made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e93pts Carl’s Wine Club | 94pts Rick VanSickle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON Niagara Peninsula St. David's Bench VQA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e100% Viognier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eDry Wine | 14.5% ABV | Drink from 2025 to 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efoie gras torchon, chicken pot pie\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divergence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52746976559397,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/DivVio23_1.jpg?v=1783461321","url":"https:\/\/carlswineclub.com\/products\/2023-divergence-signature-series-bock-vineyard-viognier-%f0%9f%94%a5-93pts","provider":"Carl's Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}