Soft and velvety, with pretty spice and pear flavors, picking up floral notes as the finish lingers on a medium-weight frame. Drink now. 150 cases made. –HS

Viognier is clearly a strong suit at Cowhorn, a biodynamic vineyard and winery in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon. The aromatic nose is wreathed in seductive scents of flower and fruit. Flavors are a mix of citrus and stone fruits, with a taste of honey that brings added depth, but not sweetness. — (3/1/2013) —93