I suspect the 100% barrel-fermented 1999 Viognier Alban Vineyard will be controversial as I can not think of another California Viognier that comes close to matching this wine's distinctive personality. The explosive bouquet offers scents of ginger, jasmine, honeysuckle, over-ripe oranges, and candied citrus. It is so exotic that I suspect some tasters will wonder what in the world is in front of them. While the perfume is similar to that of a sweet dessert wine, this gold-colored Viognier is totally dry. An exotic, intensely concentrated, individualistic expression of this varietal, it can be consumed over the next several years. Tel. (707) 942-4699