Today we share the brilliant wines of VIADER. A great story of hard work and dedication, Delia Viader only made one wine, a Bordeaux style blend, since 1986. Holding a PhD from Sorbonne University in Paris, founding winemaker Delia Viader founded Viader decades ago and was an amazing success amongst consumers and wine critics alike. Today her son, Alan, produces some brilliant red blends that are entirely sourced from their estate vineyard on Howell Mountain. A remarkable story, Delia stated VIADER while raising four children on her own. Since starting the winery she was met with some incredible critical acclaim for her pretty style of wine that typically incorporates a large amount of Cabernet Franc.
I have loved these wines over 20 plus years. Delia’s son, Alan, served as VIADER vineyard manager since 2002 while studying winemaking at UC Davis. He has been lead winemaker at VIADER since 2006 and works with Delia on all wines. I am enamored by the 2022 VIADER Red Wine (OB, 97) which is a world-class wine from this hot vintage. Learn more about this storied Napa winery at https://viader.com Here are the beautiful new wines by VIADER.
2022 VIADER ‘Estate Limited Edition’ Red Wine- The 2022 ‘Estate Limited Edition’ is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (48%) and Syrah (33%) with the reminder Malbec and Cabernet Franc. This truly unique red blend really needs about 30 minutes in the decanter to be fully aroused. This shows massive depth and really good structure despite the obvious heat of the vintage. Pencil lead and iodine notes combine with mocha, tar, and heady dark fruits. Elegant and refined, with firm tannins, enjoy this beautiful wine now and over the next fifteen plus years. Drink 2025-2040- 95
2022 VIADER Red Wine - The brilliant 2022 Viader Red Wine has a small portion of Cabernet Sauvignon (64%) and more Cabernet Franc (36%) than the ’21 bottling. A total gem, this needs about an hour in the decanter to really get moving. Anise and wet rock mark the nose alongside dark chocolate shavings, sweet pipe tobacco, violets and shades of yellow bell pepper. The palate has beautiful elegance as this glides throughout the drinking experience, with firm tannins holding everything in place. Loamy and rocky soils collide with dense blackberry and black cherry flavors alongside shades of Black Forest cake. A total stunner, enjoy now and over the next twenty plus years. Drink 2025-2049- 97