The 2012 The Surly Muse Viognier reveals notes of fresh peaches and pears over hints of honeysuckle, lemongrass and white pepper. Medium-bodied with a nice creaminess to the texture and plenty of stone fruit and citrus flavors lifted by racy acid, it is finishing with good persistence. Drink it now to 2015. Importer: Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376

Made from 100% Viognier, the 2010 The Surely Muse has intense notes of peaches, poached pears, honeysuckle and a whiff of fennel seed. The medium-bodied palate has a great concentration of citrusy / mandarin peel flavors with some silkiness to the texture and a long finish. Drink it now to 2013. With his family growing grapes since 1844, Dan Standish represents the sixth generation in this line. He started the Standish label in 1999 and Massena in 2000 with partner Jaysen Collins. None of the team here is formally trained in winemaking, with Standish learning through experience at some top wineries including Torbreck. Standish and Collins are becoming increasingly hands-off in the winery and the last few vintages they’ve been adding nothing -- no cultured yeasts, no acid and no tannins.Importer: Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376

Fresh, with odd flavors of sweet corn and parsley instead of Viognier's usual effusive fruit, unusual but appealing. Viognier. Drink now. 500 cases made. -HS