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Michael Nielsen > wrote:

> On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 6:22:37 AM UTC+2, st.helier wrote:
>> Viognier?
>>
>> Think Condrieu.
>>


> "Often the wine is full bodied and rich in a style that is texturally
> similarly to Chardonnay."


> So its not just me


But gentically it is related, according to ”Wine Grapes,• quite
closely and not surprisingly when one thinks Condrieu. to Syrah, as
well as to Mondeuse Blanche and, remotely through another variety, to
Nebbiolo.
There are some good ones at good value in the Ardeche as well.

Tim Hartley