This late-harvest Viognier looks like a still wine as it comes out of the bottle, exploding with honey and wildflowers on the nose. Its fruitiness is restrained somewhat and would stand out paired with a creme brulee—though on its own, the alcohol is overpowering. ——V.B.(11/1/2011)—— 86

An austere Viognier with diesel and graphite aromas that delve into more pleasing apricot midpalate, then drops off a bit on the finish. ——V.B.(9/1/2011)—— 85