The 2009 Viognier exhibits what appears to be the vintage’s personality – loads of up-front fruit in an exuberant style. Consumers will love this style, which possesses peach, honeysuckle, apricot, and floral notes. It has zesty acidity, although not a lot of depth, but on a superficial level, it is a pleasant Viognier. Drink it over the next year. Tel. (800) 350-7972; Fax (805) 688-8796

This Viognier takes the variety’s exotic tropical fruit and orange flavors, combines them with minerals, and finishes off with a crisp bite of acidity. The result is a rich, elegant wine, with a hint of honeyed sweetness.——S.H.(9/1/2010)—— 87