Name: CARVE American Grille - Barton Creeks Becker Vineyards Viognier Reserve Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle Becker Vineyards Viognier Reserve (High Plains, Texas); 1 unit Ice bucket or wine cooler; 8 cubes Ice; 4 units Wine glasses (white wine/viognier); 1 to taste Lemon twist (thin); 1 piece Fresh peach slices; 100 g Soft cheese (goat cheese or brie), for pairing; 100 g Cured meats (prosciutto or salami), for pairing; 1 package Crackers or baguette slices

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Place the Becker Vineyards Viognier Reserve in the refrigerator for 2 hours prior to serving if the bottle is at room temperature. If you need to chill quickly, put the bottle in an ice bucket or wine cooler filled with ice and a little water for 20–30 minutes until it reaches about 50–55°F (10–13°C).

Chill the bottle

Select white wine glasses or standard wine glasses with a slightly narrower rim to concentrate the Viognier's aromatics. Place one glass per expected guest (up to 4). Ensure glasses are clean and free of detergent residue; rinse with cool water if needed.

Prepare glassware

Use a waiter-style corkscrew or wine opener to remove the cork cleanly. Wipe the neck with a clean cloth or paper towel to remove any cork bits or sediment. Inspect the wine for clarity and note the aroma.

Open the bottle

If the Viognier has been aged or you prefer more open aromatics, pour the bottle slowly into a decanter for 10–15 minutes of gentle aeration. Viognier Reserve typically benefits from a short rest in the glass rather than long decanting, but a brief decant can soften any tightness.

Decanting (optional)

Pour about 5–6 ounces (150–180 ml) per glass, filling to the widest part of the bowl so the wine can breathe and the aromas concentrate toward the rim. For a 750 ml bottle, expect 4–5 servings.

Serve

If you like a subtle citrus note, twist a thin strip of lemon peel over the glass to release oils and drop it into the wine or rest it on the glass rim. Alternatively, add a single fresh peach slice to the plate alongside the glass for an aromatic pairing—do not drop fruit into the wine, as it can alter flavor.

Garnish (optional)

Arrange soft cheese (goat cheese or brie), cured meats, and crackers or sliced baguette on a small board or platter. Serve cheese at room temperature for best texture. Offer small tasting portions so guests can alternate sips of Viognier with bites of food to appreciate complementary fruit, floral, and savory notes.

Pairing service

If you have leftover wine, reseal the bottle with its cork or a wine stopper and refrigerate. Use within 2–4 days for best quality. For longer preservation, use a vacuum pump or inert gas system.

Storage of leftover wine

Becker Vineyards Viognier Reserve (High Plains, Texas)

Ice bucket or wine cooler

Wine glasses (white wine/viognier)

Lemon twist (thin)

Fresh peach slices

Soft cheese (goat cheese or brie), for pairing

Cured meats (prosciutto or salami), for pairing

Crackers or baguette slices

Becker Vineyards Viognier Reserve

Make Becker Vineyards Viognier Reserve Recipe in just 30m. High Plains, Texas

Becker Vineyards Viognier Reserve

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