These are some of the properties and characteristics of the Viognier grape:

• the tip of the young branch shows a medium to high density of flat hairs
• young, green leaves with slightly bronze areas
• light green or mid-green adult leaves that are small or medium-sized, orbicular with three or five lobes
• average-sized serrations with straight or convex sides rounded grapes
• The variety is usually trellised (it is sometimes rather sensitive to wind) and undergoes moderate long cane pruning
• Traditionally grown in acid soils
• It is not very susceptible to grey rot

If someone gives you a glass of wine and asks you what wine it is, here are characteristics that will help you identify the varietal:

Spicy with a creamy texture, tinned peaches, marshmallows, apricots, cinnamon, blossoms.