Cline 2008 California Viognier

Pale green hued wine with 100% viognier stored in stainless steel. Nice ripe pear and starfruit scent with a hint of stone and chalk. Dry with nice acidity on the finish. Doesn't have much body that I'm looking for.

Chateau L’Ermitage Blanc 2008

Rhône Valley Costieres de nïmes, easternmost Languedoc town of St. Gilles. Primarily roussane, with 20% grenache blanc and viognier. Very gravelly nose dry and acidic. Hints of grapefruit white peach. Would be a lovely compliment to cheese and pate appetizers.

La Linda Viognier 2008

Definite apricot and honey on the nose and a tart, clean mouth. 100% stainless though seems creamy in the finish, is it the soil? The wine is soft and approachable. I could sell this wine all day if people weren't so afraid of trying a new grape. Good.

Domaine Sallies Viognier 2008

Nice lychee fruit essence and tart apple nose. Silky and dry with a gravelly feel. From the Languedoc, and a really well-done style with a Jasmine, finish. A real keeper that you should have as your 'house' Viognier. Great with salads, spicy foods, roast chicken, and brandade of cod. This wine is an absolute steal at $10!

Melville Viognier 2008 Verna's Estate

Santa Rita Hills Santa Barbara. Very rich and, dare I say, yummy! A spark of acidity at the end and flinty fruit in between. I'm trepidatious about bringing domestic viognier into the store. Mainly because: its a bit of an obscure grape. If you can commit to buying 3 bottles, I will get it. It's a cool-kid wine.