This Viognier was grown in a warm climate, and that has made it slightly soft but enormously ripe. It offers a blast of tropical fruit, wildflower, Asian pear, buttered toast, caramel cream and spicebox flavors. There’s a honeyed richness through the long finish, but the wine is fundamentally dry.——S.H.(7/1/2008)—— 88

Sure packs a lot of flavor, with everything from lemon-drop candy and pineapple sorbet to butterscotch and creamy vanilla milkshake. There’s probably some residual sugar in there, but not too much, and the acidity helps along the balance.——S.H.(12/1/2006)—— 86

Here’s a beautiful Viognier, filled with ripe tropical fruit and flavor notes, spices, minerals and smoky oak. It’s crisp in acids, balanced and elegant, with a fabulously long, spicy finish. Just first rate. ——S.H.(2/1/2005)—— 91