| Benziger
Family 1998 Imagery Viognier
Alexander Valley. (Address: 1883 London Ranch Rd.,
Glen Ellen, CA, 707-935-3000) Refreshingly floral and
peach nose. Rich flavors of peach, pineapple and banana
finishes with toasty vanilla evolve into a classic Viognier
style. Wonderful paired with light dishes or salads. Retail
20.00 |
Black
Ridge Vineyards 2006 Viognier / Santa Cruz Mountains
Bill
Brosseau's first effort as winemaker, this Viognier presents
with a vibrant burnt-golden hue. Aged in a combination
of French oak and stainless steel, a freshly swirled glass
releases a full bouquet of honeysuckle, melon, peach,
and vanilla. With a sip, this crisp, light wine delivers
flavors of ripe pear, creamy vanilla, tart critus fruit,
and a touch of orange blossom. A fresh zip of acidity
brings the wine to a bold, refreshing finish. It is quite
suitable for an warm evening on the back porch.
Score:
83 |
Byington
Winery 2006 Viognier / California
Not
a grape commonly bottled on its own in California, this
offering was aged in French oak to bring out its soft,
revitalizing palate. From its pale, straw-colored hue
rise up vibrant aromas of honeysuckle, orange-blossoms,
and vanilla. When sipped, its crisp acidity carries bold
tropical fruit and subtle floral notes across the palate.
Serve this wine with a carrot, orange, and tarragon soup
and enjoy. 146 cases were produced.
Score:
82 |
| Joseph
Phelps 1998 Viognier
Napa Valley (Address: 200 Taplin Rd., St. Helena, CA 94574,
707-963-2745, www.jpwines.com) Very refreshing. Aroma
of peaches. Peach flavors almost that of a peach marmalade
and honeysuckle. Nice soft balanced character with a lingering
finish. Drink now with Nicoise salad or peppered tuna
or light poultry. |
| Perry
Creek- Viognier 1998
- Estate Bottled- El Dorado (Address: 7400 Perry Creek
Rd., Somerset, CA 95684, 530-620-5175, www.perrycreek.com)
The Perry Creek Viognier offers the best California wine
making techniques with the perfect matching of grapes.
Complexity with well balanced acidity and bright fruit
flavors. The foreword fruit aroma contains tone of peach
and honeysuckle blossoms with just a hint of vanilla.
The taste is round on the palate with fresh fruit flavors
and the scent of fresh flowers a wonderfully balance wine
they sent two bottles and we drank them both now. It reminded
me of young love buy the honeysuckle bushes. Give this
to someone in love. 100% Viognier. |
| Rey
Sol 1997 Viognier
Temecula Mt. Palomar Winery, (Address:33820 Rancho California
Rd., Temecula, Ca 92591, 909-676-5047, www.mountpalomar.com)
Lively nose of ripe fruit and peach. Full-bodied, smooth,
a rich blend of 85% Viognier, 9% Chardonnay, 3% Roussanne,
3% Marsanne. Oak accent with low acidity makes for versatile
pairing with a variety of smoked or grilled foods. Retail:
18.00 |
| SOBON
Estate 1998 Viognier
- Estate Bottled - Shenandoah Valley of California (Address:
14430 Shenandoah Rd. , Plymouth, CA 95669, 209-245-4455,
www.sobonwine.com) Floral front aromas give this wine
an inviting nose. Which leads to a deep rich spicy flavor.
This is a noticeably full bodied 100% Viognier. The wine
has a strong character and a round texture with a nice
long finish drink it now or hold for the future. Limited
availability. |
| Villa
Helena Winery 1998 Viognier
- Napa Valley (Address: 1455 Inglewood Avenue, St. Helena,
CA 94574, 707-963-4334) Classic Viognier envelops layers
of aromas and soft palate that combines flavors of apricot,
melon and honeysuckle. Full-bodied, rich and satisfying.
Retail: 16.50 |
| 96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
| 92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
| 85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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