Did I wait 6 months for another test? No. I sampled a split last night (almost 10 months since pitching the yeast). Is it ready? No. However, this has fantastic potential. Here are my tasting notes. Nose: Apricot and lime, orange blossom and floral notes, smells absolutely lovely. Palate: Full-bodied with apricot, citrus and other fruity and floral flavors coming through, It has a slightly oily texture on the palate (presumably from the Viognier), however the excellent acidity cuts through its weight on the palate and really cleanses things.
I sampled this on its own and it definitely seems to beg to be paired with food, I'm thinking shrimp tempura, oily fish, sushi, and spicy foods like Indian or even Mexican. This is a big white and I think it'll handle pork, turkey, duck and other flavorful and spicy foods better than most whites. It'll be hard, but I'll try to wait at least a couple more months before breaking into a full bottle. This is going to be a lovely wine that I think will really shine as it ages!