Hooray for Viognier! A Wine with POWER and Finesse

If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy Nikki and Michael a glass of wine and get a shoutout on a future episode!Alright, Sippers... this week, I'm breaking down one of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITES: Viognier! It's unfamiliar to many wine drinkers and if you're one of them, you're missing out!It's such a versatile white wine that pairs beautifully with a range of dishes: from the traditional Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes (my family) to spicy food, cheeses and so much more!What you'll hear:A fun way to remember how to pronounce it... a fun little cheer that will have you shouting “VIOGNIER” like me!I mean, talk about aromatics? And why does my Aunt Vivian want to dab it behind her ear?Why it’s considered the "red wine drinker's white." The nuances of Viognier’s flavor and texture and what makes it uniqueThe perfect pairings that shine with this wineTo get this week's Sip Spotlight wine, visit Pride Mountain Vineyards website and sign up for the mailing list if you're not already, or not yet a member of the Summit Circle (which you can also do there). Available to non-members on 4/15/25 in limited quantities at $49/bottle. Members always get it guaranteed and first!Follow Pride Mountain Vineyards on Instagram or Facebook to learn more about this special place I've called home for 13 years.Other Links and Resources:The wine that I make, Sollevato Sangiovese is available to be shipped to most US States. (Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off.) It's a delicious, medium bodied, aromatic red wine that is perfect with pizza, pasta and your charcuterie spread!You also NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order!Please leave a RATING or a REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform), or thumbs up and subscribe (on YouTube!)Questions? Comments? [email protected] should Follow Nikki on INSTAGRAM Follow Sollevato Wines on Instagram!