The 2006 Viognier “Hovah” saw 10% of the wine exposed to new French oak with the balance aged in tank. Light gold-colored; it exhibits a spicy perfume with notes of rose petal, peach, and apricot. Elegantly styled, the wine dances lightly across the palate into a lingering finish. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. The whites at Rolf Binder Wines are made by Christa Deana, Rolf Binder’s sister.Importer: Michael Opdahl, Joshua Tree Imports, Duarte, CA; www.rolfbinder.com

Soft and generous, with a spicy, slightly bitter undertone to the pear and apricot flavors. Drink now. 1,000 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add

Better than most New World Viogniers, the 2005 Viognier Hovah exhibits surprising minerality along with white peach, apricot, and litchi nut characteristics. Crisp, elegant, medium-bodied, flavorful, and savory, it can be drunk over the next 1-2 years. Importer: Joshua Tree Imports, Azusa, CA; tel. (626) 358-6600