Viognier
//ˌvi.oʊnˈjeɪ// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A type of white wine-producing grape originally grown in the Rhône valley. countable, uncountable
"In a contest, best value goes to the intensely densely fruited Western Range Julimar 2006 Shiraz/Viognier, where the white grape viognier adds lift to the dense red shiraz grapes."
- 2 A white wine made chiefly from viognier grapes. countable, uncountable
"Though the red we drank was fine with the dish, a white, like a rich viognier with a pedigree — a Condrieu, of course — suits it in far better style."
Example
More examples"In a contest, best value goes to the intensely densely fruited Western Range Julimar 2006 Shiraz/Viognier, where the white grape viognier adds lift to the dense red shiraz grapes."
Etymology
Borrowed from French viognier.
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