This has been 10% barrel fermented and aged for about two months. There’s a hint of barrel toast but it’s very light; the varietal character is nicely displayed. Crisp acidity and a strong citrus mix of orange blossom and lemon rind flavors define the midpalate, leading into pineapple and grapefruit as it winds through the finish. Nice bottle!——P.G.(8/1/2008)—— 88

Scents of beeswax and lemon tea open into a pretty, lemon-drop flavor set. Winemaker Steve Lessard has softened the sometimes bitter phenolics of the grape, so the fruit flavors, though not quite tropical, are ripe and smooth as they open up. Hints of pineapple, lemon and grapefruit mingle to create a user-friendly, approachable wine.——P.G.(12/1/2007)—— 88

From the Cougar Hills vineyard, this soft, fruity Viognier is done in a Chardonnay style. The fruit is tropical and broad, and there is a strong toasty, nutty finish to it, from the aging in new French oak. It’s a friendly, approachable style, though not necessarily one that showcases the unique qualities of Viognier. ——P.G.(5/1/2007)—— 85