Definitely a particular wine, meaning it’s fully oaked and probably not for everyone. But if you don’t mind full-out barrel notes on your citrusy Verdejo, then you should like it. There’s honey, toast, popcorn, pepper and vanilla aromas and flavors, all courtesy of barrel fermentation. It’s also smooth and clean, with good core acidity and balance. Nice wine; not Burgundy; not for all palates. ——M.S.(2/1/2009)—— 88