2024 K Vintners Art Den Hoed Vineyard Viognier, Yakima Valley, Washington

K Vintners is a radical return to hands-on, artisan winemaking — and this 2024 Art Den Hoed Vineyard Viognier is one of its most extraordinary expressions. Grown by local farmer Art Den Hoed on his private family farm in the lower Yakima Valley at 1,300 feet elevation, this is a Viognier of exceptional aromatic focus and structural energy. The 2024 growing season was defined by an unusually harsh winter freeze that naturally restricted vine yields, resulting in a rare concentration of flavor that makes this vintage particularly special. Entirely unfined, unfiltered, and crafted with native yeasts — a true artisan bottling from one of Washington State’s most iconic winemakers.

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Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Brilliant, exotic aromas of ripe peach, fresh-picked apricot, honeysuckle, and a touch of tangerine, before revealing deeper layers of crushed slate, wisteria, and white rose. The palate is creamy and luscious yet balanced by a vibrant freshness and mineral tension. Intense aromatic focus and striking structural energy — the hallmark of a low-yield, cool-climate vintage.

• Origin – Art Den Hoed Vineyard, lower Yakima Valley AVA, Washington State, USA (1,300 ft elevation; one of the coolest microclimates in the area)
• Producer – K Vintners (House of Smith); self-taught winemaker Charles Smith; grapes grown by local farmer Art Den Hoed on his private family farm
• Varietal – Viognier (100%)
• Style – Dry to off-dry white wine (unfined, unfiltered; native yeasts; whole-cluster pressing; bottled off gross lees)
• ABV – 14.5%
• Certification – Certified sustainable; organic and biodynamic farming principles; zero pesticides or additives

Food Pairing

The creamy texture, exotic stone fruit aromatics, and mineral tension of this Yakima Valley Viognier make it a natural companion for richly flavored dishes. Pairs beautifully with rich roasted duck, creamy curries, and seared scallops with a ginger-citrus glaze. The peach, apricot, and honeysuckle notes make it a wonderful match for Thai dishes, Vietnamese spring rolls, and anything with lemongrass or fresh ginger. Also excellent alongside aged brie, soft goat cheese, and a fruit-forward cheese board. Serve at 48–52°F to showcase the wine’s full aromatic complexity and creamy texture.

Occasion

This is your prestige Washington State Viognier — the bottle for fall entertaining, special dinners, and gifting the white wine enthusiast who appreciates artisan winemaking, genuine terroir, and the extraordinary character of a low-yield vintage. A standout choice for anyone who wants to experience what Yakima Valley can do with Viognier in the hands of one of Washington’s most iconic and unconventional winemakers.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

K Vintners was founded by Charles Smith, one of Washington State’s most iconic and self-taught winemakers, under the House of Smith umbrella. K Vintners represents a radical return to hands-on, artisan winemaking that intentionally avoids a manufactured corporate feel. This specialty bottling is entirely unfined and unfiltered, crafted using native yeasts and whole-cluster pressing before being bottled directly off its gross lees to preserve the raw, textured character of the fruit. All grapes are sustainably farmed following strict organic and biodynamic principles with zero pesticides or additives. The Art Den Hoed Vineyard, located in the lower Yakima Valley at 1,300 feet elevation, is one of the coolest microclimates in the area with exceptional air drainage — ideal conditions for producing Viognier of exceptional aromatic intensity and natural freshness. Art Den Hoed is the real local farmer who grew these grapes on his private family farm, bringing a genuine farm-to-bottle authenticity to every bottle.

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