The 2008 Hand-Picked Botrytis Viognier has an enticing bouquet of acacia, peach, apricot, and orange peel. Medium-sweet (125g/L RS) and well-balanced, this is an exceptional value in sweet wine. Drink it over the next few years. Yalumba has devoted considerable effort to bringing out the best in Viognier.Importer: Negociants USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 359-0993

Yalumba’s entry in the “sticky” category is the 2006 Botrytis Viognier. Medium straw colored, it has fragrant tropical aromas of peach, pineapple, candied apricots, and pear. This leads to a wine with vibrant acidity and excellent concentration. The finish is very long and pure. This is an excellent value in sweet wine.Importer: Negociants USA, Napa, CA; www.yalumba.com; Also tasted: 2005 Tempranillo-Grenache-Viognier “TGV” (88), 2005 Mourvedre-Grenache-Shiraz (89)