A sweet, plump, candied wine. Viognier (19%) is blended into Chardonnay and the result centers on tropical guava and white fruits like pear and peach. It gets heavier and flatter as it goes along.——M.S.(9/1/2008)—— 83

Our favorite of the Botalcura white wines, there’s only 20% Viognier, but it makes a strong impression, adding floral and orangey scents to this round, creamy wine. Peach and melon flavors show ripeness and class without seeming too sweet or flabby. ——W.E.(10/1/2006)—— 87