2023 Viognier
Tasting notes
Melon, pineapple, confectionary notes on the nose. Green tropical fruits on the palate – a little bit of pineapple and mango. Smooth and rich texture throughout.
Fermented in stainless steel and new American oak. Racked out of barrels post-fermentation. 10% new American oak by volume in finished blend.
Sourced from McKinley Springs Vineyard in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills AVA, Viognier has always been a personal favorite of mine. The grape can show an impressive amount of character! This area grows a substantial number of grapes (about 25% of all of WA grapes), for good reason. Vast tracts of vineyards in the loamy windblown soil drain well, get ample sun, and temperatures are moderated by proximity to the Columbia River and its winds.
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal | Viognier |
| Appellation | Columbia Gorge |
| Vineyard | McKinley Springs Vineyard. Horse Heaven Hills, Washington |
| Harvest Date | 09/01/2023 |
| PH | 3.47 |
| Residual Sugar | 2 g/L |
| Alcohol | 14.10% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/09/2024 |
| Cases Produced | 300 |
McKinley Springs Vineyard. Horse Heaven Hills, Washington
Peter Cushman was born and raised in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley wine country. After earning a degree in biology and chemistry at the University of Oregon in 2009, he decided to follow in his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps, becoming a third generation winemaker. Cushman moved to Hood River to assist his father at Viento, the family winery, situated in the promising Columbia Gorge wine region.
Cushman utilizes methods learned from nearly a decade of making wine in the Columbia Gorge, for some of the regions premier vineyards and wineries. Focusing on locally grown grapes and a natural, mindful approach to winemaking. Cushman has received worthy recognition from critics, including multiple gold medals and 90+ point –rated wines.
Peter joined Jacob Williams in 2017. With his experience and love for wine, as well as his young spirit, he brings a wonderful new and exciting energy to our team.
Cushman and his wife Sarah live in the Hood River valley with their daughter Marcela, and son Felix.
