Kongsgaard’s spectacular 2001 Roussanne/Viognier (66% of the former and 34% of the latter) exhibits an exotic nose of tropical fruits, lychee nuts, rose water, and passion as well as guava fruit. The Roussanne has even provided a bit of tannin in the finish. Well-delineated and gorgeously intense, it is best consumed over the next 2-3 years to take advantage of its remarkable perfume. The mystical John Kongsgaard is one heck of a winemaker. These are low tech, artisinal offerings that eschew commercial yeasts, bacterial strains, and enzymes. Of course, they are bottled naturally, with no fining or filtration. What one gets is the essence of the varietal, vintage, and vineyard. As readers know, these wines are sold via a mailing list. Fax (707) 963-4512