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• Lazlo Toth Likes this wine: 91 points

  June 25, 2016 - Pale yellow color. Apricot and honeydew with mineral hints on the nose. More citrus in the palate than the bouquet suggests. Meyer lemon and pineapple flavors with an underlying dose of oak and quince tannins which creates a long finish, especially for a viognier. Medium acidity which is impressive for this varietal. On the pour this vintage drinks more like a chardonnay than the typical viognier. I like the 2012 K Vintners Columbia Valley just a touch better, but I think this wine will continue to develop and improve over the next couple of years which is rare for this varietal and speaks to the talent of the winemaker. From pop-and-pour-through-swirling-to-the -finish, the wine opened up more and the fruit became more expressive with the finish integrating to the more familiar viognier style (but not becoming flabby). This is the only viognier I have ever had that I would recommend a quick pour into a decanter before pouring into your glass and just a little more time might prove it the equal of the Columbia Valley cuvee.

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