The melon, apple and pear aromas aren’t as distinctively Viognier as one might expect, but the wine itself is solid and satisfying. The flavor profile is spicy and melony, and feel-wise there’s lots of size. (This whopper weighs in at 14.9%, so it should seem big.) A large, chewy yet mildly buttery finish seals the package as full bodied and rich. ——M.S.(8/1/2003)—— 88