You will be greeted by such lovely aromas of honey blossom, sweet nectarine, apricot and tangerine fruit in this delicious French white. Made from the Viognier (Vee-oh-?ay) grape, this white is from the village of Argeliers in the hills of Minervois in the Languedoc region. The slightly cooler climate and gravelly soils help enhance the lovely aromatics of the Viognier grape. Crisp, clean, bright and juicy, this is dry yet fruity with a thirst quenching texture and hints of minerals on the finish. Serve this charming unoaked white with ginger-accented seafood dishes, especially shrimp and white fishes, all kinds of Asian fare, tropical chicken dishes, or in the afternoon with fresh peaches, sliced oranges and a tray of French cheeses (i.e. Fromage d’Affinois, Boucheron Goat and/or Port Salut). You may notice ‘Le Verger’ on the label, which refers to the beautiful apricot orchard that is close to the vineyards that produce this Viognier. Tortoise Creek owners Mel and Janie Master carefully choose each vineyard site to produce wines for their Tortoise Creek wines, and have been blending delicious, honest and well-priced whites and reds from the South of France for 20+ years. These two talented Brit’s split their time between making wine in the Provence area and marketing in the U.S. These two simply have two of the best palates for wine and food in the wine business, and it’s a delight to see such a wonderful range in the 2009 vintage for both Tortoise Creek and Tiamo.