The Viognier is not a shy wine, but it demonstrates that European parameters for ripeness and flavor intensity cannot be utilized when looking at California vineyards. This is a sensational effort that comes from a cool climate vineyard. The stunning, blockbuster 2005 Viognier Estate boasts a sumptuous bouquet of honeysuckle, orange marmalade, litchi nuts, and apricot jam. It exhibits surprising minerality along with great precision and intensity, and a long finish. Enjoy this beautiful Viognier over the next 3-4 years. Its lavish richness and glycerin are very noticeable, but the wine is remarkably elegant.Tel. (805) 735-7030