Viognier (pronounced vee-own-yay) remains one of the wine world’s most captivating aromatic whites. Originating in France’s Northern Rhône, the grape has built a loyal following in regions like California and Australia — and increasingly here in British Columbia. Known for its floral aromatics, creamy texture, and exotic fruit profile, Viognier often delivers Chardonnay-like richness wrapped in vibrant freshness.
In BC, Viognier remains a niche varietal, accounting for only a small percentage of the province’s vineyard acreage, yet its momentum continues to build. More wineries are embracing the grape’s expressive personality and remarkable versatility at the table, especially with seafood, spicy cuisine, and richly textured summer dishes.
The 2025 vintage is shaping up to be one of the strongest recent releases for BC Viognier. Several exciting new wines have already arrived, including the return of the beautifully crafted 2025 Viognier from Bottega Wine Studio — the winery’s first Viognier since 2017.
🥂 Here are ten standout BC Viogniers to discover in 2026, from floral, mineral-driven expressions to richer, textured styles perfect for summer patios, seafood pairings, and elegant dinner tables year-round.
Church & State Viognier 2019 ($27.60)
Hand Harvested and directly pressed in whole bunches. Fermentation in barrels for 3 weeks. Aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.
Alcohol 13.4% |TA 4.1 g/L | RS 8 g/L
A beautiful light straw-coloured wine. The Viognier burst forth with a floral aroma of jasmine, lychee and sweet grass. The wine has a light buttery mouthfeel with flavours of apricot, nectarine, honeydew melon and lemon. 91 Points
Lariana Viognier 2020 (Sold Out)
The fruit is sourced from the Red Brick vineyard (east side of Osoyoos Lake) and the estate vineyard Shady Lagoon. 75% of the fermentation and aging happens in concrete with the remainder split between one French oak barrel and stainless.
Alcohol 14.4% | pH: 3.49 | TA: 6.0 | RS: 1.0 g/L
Upon the first few swirls, whiffs of tangerine, honeysuckle and soft fruits waft out of the glass. The juicy core is further enhanced by lemony shortbread and honeyed peach cream, dusted with ginger. Weighty, without being rich and fat, persists to the finish. 92 Points
Paired with curry chicken thighs and Moroccan-spiced blood orange couscous.
Bottega Viognier 2025 ($40)
This is the first Viognier Bottega has produced since 2017. A beautifully styled Viognier, handcrafted at every stage. Hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed, and cool-fermented with extended lees contact and monthly bâtonnage to build texture and complexity. The wine was produced from low-yielding vines grown in both the Similkameen Valley and the Okanagan Valley. Partially fermented in neutral barrels as well as stainless steel.
Tasting Notes
The aromatics rise beautifully from the glass with expressive notes of tangerine blossom, honeysuckle, ripe peach, and subtle exotic fruit. On the palate, this is a richly textured yet impeccably balanced Viognier, unfolding in layers of ripe apricot, mandarin orange, kiwi, and tropical fruit, accented by a delicate hazelnut nuance. Extended lees contact lends a luxurious, almost Chardonnay-like creaminess, while the rugged Similkameen terroir brings a streak of mineral tension through the finish. Fresh acidity and a gentle citrus-pith bitterness keep the wine vibrant, focused, and remarkably food-friendly. A polished and compelling expression of BC Viognier. 93 Points
Noble Ridge Vilicus Series Viognier 2024 (Sold Out)
The Viognier grapes are from the Goose Gap vineyard.
ALC: 13.5% | pH: 3.40 | TA: 6.0 | Brix: 21.6 | RS: 1.7 g/L
The Viognier captivates with delicate aromas of ripe peach and melon, accented by whispers of citrus blossom and honeysuckle. On the palate, the dry wine unfolds with a silky, generous texture, showcasing lush stone fruit and papaya, harmoniously balanced by vibrant, crisp acidity. 92 Points
Township 7 Benchmark Series Viognier 2023 (Sold out)
“Crafted exclusively from 100% Viognier, this wine originates from the esteemed Raju Vineyard in Osoyoos. This warm, sun-drenched site allows for optimal ripeness, enhancing both the wine’s expressive aromatics and its vibrant, fruit-forward character. Fermented in seven neutral French oak barrels, the wine develops a refined texture, while controlled fermentation between 16-18°C imparts a beautiful roundness into the finished wine.”
Alcohol 14.2% | pH 3.51 | TA 6.2 g/L | RS 8.2 g/L | Vegan
This off-dry Viognier captivates with delicate floral aromas, weaving together vibrant pink grapefruit, zesty key lime, and subtle honeysuckle accents. On the palate, it bursts with lively stone fruit, juicy passion fruit, and crisp citrus flavors. Beautifully balanced, it offers a refreshing interplay of bright acidity and a whisper of light, invigorating bitterness. 91 Points passion fruit. It is well balanced with good acidity and a refreshingly light bitterness. 90 Points
Castoro de Oro Viognier 2017
The viognier is pale straw in colour. On the nose, ripe peaches with exotic aromas of orange blossom. Flavours of yellow peach, nectarine, honeydew melon, hazelnut, citrus, a blast of honey, and a hint of white pepper. The wine has a luxurious, viscous mouthfeel and a medium-long finish. 91 Points.
Paired perfectly with Pan-Fried Sole with horseradish, mayonnaise and lemon sauce.
Gneiss Wines Viognier 2021($29.99)
13% Alcohol / RS 1.8 gm/L. The Viognier is from an Oliver vineyard and the wine was aged in 75% stainless steel and 25% French oak barrels.
The Viognier burst forth with a floral aroma of jasmine and lychee. The medium-bodied wine has a well-rounded creamy mouthfeel with bright acidity and apricot, nectarine, honeydew melon and citrus flavours. This wine is ripe, bold and lively and complements various dinner options and occasions. 91 Points
Blasted Church Viognier 2024 ($28)
The Viognier brings together fruit from the estate vineyard, Redbrick Vineyard on the Osoyoos East Bench, and Crespo Vineyard on the Osoyoos West Bench. Each block was hand-harvested at its ideal balance of sugar, acid, and phenolic ripeness and handled separately until blending in the weeks following harvest.
Some batches received a few hours of skin contact to increase the aromatic intensity and mouthfeel, while the remaining fruit was whole-cluster pressed directly to the tank for overall freshness and balance. A portion of the juice (25%) was racked to the barrel for fermentation and aging to bring more richness to the blend, while the remaining juice (75%) was fermented in stainless steel tanks.
Vibrant aromatic aromas of apricot, white florals, and tangerine. A gorgeous, rounded, complex mouthfeel with well-balanced acidity. Flavours of apricot jam, peach, mango, and Anjou pear lead to a satisfyingly long finish. 90 Points
Dirty Laundry Vineyard Viognier 2021 ($21.99)
“Our Tight Cork Vineyard located in Summerland BC is the home of all the Viognier grapes for this 2021 vintage. A touch of skin contact early in fermentation brings out a delicious round-mouth feel. This wine was once only a staple in our flagship wine Secret Affair, and it now shines on its own!”
Mason Spink, Winemaker
13% Alcohol, pH 3.56 TA 6.3 g/L, RS 8.93 g/L.
A beautiful floral nose of orange blossom, honeydew melon and a hint of jasmine. Flavours of nectarine, red peach, ripe apricots and honeycomb. An off-dry medium-bodied wine with the classic Viognier oily texture and a refreshingly light touch of bitterness. 90 Points
Food Pairing: Pork chops with apple sauce, seared scallops and a roasted root vegetable salad would all complement this wine very well. When looking at cheese pairings, try a double cream brie or creamy goat cheese.
Hester Creek Viognier 2024 ($23.99)
“This vintage of Viognier was sustainably farmed in the Goose Gap AVA, hand-harvested, and brought to the crush pad at Hester Creek in temperature-controlled trucks. Once here, our winemaking team hand-sorted the grapes, destemmed them, and sent them as whole berries to our fermentation tanks, where they were cold-settled for two days. We racked off the juice lees and inoculated the wine to be fermented for 20 days. After racking and cross-blending the resulting wine, it was aged five months and bottled on February 5, 2025.”
12.9% Alcohol / pH 3.32 / TA 7.83 / RS 6.7
A captivatingly aromatic Viognier, this wine weaves together scents of ripe apricot and juicy white peach with the delicate fragrance of apple and pear blossoms, kissed by a gentle rain during a stroll through a sun-dappled orchard. On the palate, it unfolds with a luscious, velvety mouthfeel, revealing layers of apricot, peach, and passionfruit, accented by a subtle hint of roasted fennel. A refined mineral backbone lends structure, carrying the flavours to a lingering, elegant finish. 92 Points
Pair the Viognier with flavourful Indian dishes, such as butter chicken or veggie korma, to enhance your tasting experience.
Top 50 British Columbia Wine Awards / Silver Medal Cascadia International 2025 Wine Competition
Added Bonus – 2025 Hester Creek Pinot Gris Viognier ($21.99)
Varietals: Pinot Gris and Viognier
Winemaking: Sourced from estate and select growers. Hand-harvested over multiple passes, destemmed, gently pressed, cold settled, and fermented separately in stainless steel. Aged four months in tank before blending and bottling (Feb 2026).
Technical: 13.0% alc | pH 3.50 | TA 7.10 g/L | RS 9.7 g/L
Tasting Notes: Lifted and vibrant with lime zest, tangerine, and anise. The off-dry, unoaked white has complex flavours of green apple, nectarine, red peach, and apricot, with a lime-zest finish and a mineral backbone. 91 Points
Reference
- 2022 B.C. Wine Grape Acreage Report
- Update with more recent vintage in May, 2026