The Queen Viognier
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, roasted pork loin with apricot glaze, goat cheese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted in the rugged, high-altitude terroir of the Texas High Plains, this wine celebrates Viognier's status as the undisputed 'Queen' of Texas white grapes. McPherson Cellars, founded by Kim McPherson in Lubbock, Texas, carries on the pioneering legacy of his father, Doc McPherson, who was instrumental in founding the modern Texas wine industry. In the hot, semi-arid climate of the High Plains, Viognier thrives remarkably well, yielding rich aromatics without losing its essential freshness. McPherson's approach to this grape emphasizes purity of fruit, utilizing stainless steel fermentation to preserve the delicate, exotic aromas of white peach, honeysuckle, and citrus blossom, resulting in a beautifully textured yet vibrant white wine that showcases the potential of Texas viticulture.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1993 by Andrew McPherson, continuing a family winemaking legacy begun in 1968, McPherson Wines is rooted in the picturesque Central Victoria region near Nagambie, Australia. Backed by generations of viticultural dedication, the estate combines state-of-the-art winemaking facilities with sustainably farmed vineyards across the Murray Darling and Goulburn Valley regions. The winery focuses on crafting vibrant, food-friendly, and expressive wines that highlight genuine regional character and accessible quality. McPherson is particularly celebrated for its diverse portfolio spanning elegant Shiraz and rich Cabernet Sauvignon to crisp Chardonnay, aromatic Rhône blends, and fresh Mediterranean varietals.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Viognier