Crafted from a blend of 57% Viognier (tank fermented) and 43% Roussanne (fermented and aged in new oak barrels), the 1998 Mas des Bressades Roussanne-Viognier displays mouth-watering aromas of honeyed oak and fresh apricots. This extroverted, fruit-packed, and ripe wine is well-balanced, thirst-quenching, and silky textured. An excellent aperitif wine, it can also be served with lighter styled seafood dishes or spicy appetizers. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; (202) 832-9083.