Not a style of Viognier I've previously encountered, and likely would have been undetectable as Vio for me initially, though some floral and nectar-type indicators did emerge as the wine came up in temperature. Sharply acidic, with a piercing salinity complementing the ripe, taut fruit. I could see this working on a warm summer evening, but wouldn't rush back to it myself.

Updating for Day Two: this really settled down and rounded out, with appropriate typicity and a nice apricot wreathe wrapping around the precise palate.

A lean and floral Viognier, with decent tension and no feared flabbiness. Good typicity on the nose, a bit less so in the mouth, lacking viscosity and roundness but still an enjoyable quaff.

A quality Riesling I enjoyed somewhat, reflecting a floral take on the grape, with decent body and balance, marred a touch by some RS. Not one for aging.

I found this disappointingly unstructured and undistinguished, with a cloyingness I struggled to get past. Definite RS, too.

Whereas I expected a taut and primary Pinot, this bottle was surprisingly advanced in my view, and also reflected a cloying sweetness with which I struggled. Notes of cranberry, sweet tea and mild herbs.

Marred by VA, or something similar anyway: crushed baby aspirin and balsamic notes on the palate. Decent fruit underneath, and plenty of oak.

Fresh, primary and straightforward, with dominant dark fruit and oak needs. Needs 3-4 years minimum.

I found this undistinguished, sadly. Intense, sour fruit, decent depth, but nothing memorable. Should benefit from time, in fairness.

Sweet, port-like, but fading. This is what happens when over-the-top becomes over-the-hill.

A nice treat, not one I'd encountered. While gently on its downward side in terms of age and development, it showed a nice elegance. Not a style I seek out, but glad I tried it.

Flabby and lacking complexity, to my palate, screaming of sweet tarts. Not one I'd seek out.

I liked this style quite a lot, with other varietals perhaps adding weight to the Grenache, keeping its sweet red fruit and fennel in balance. Drew me back time and again -- not the most complex of wines but well done.

Dark fruit, soy, bacon, quite concentrated and dense. Highly structured. Not something I'm drawn to, but I can see the appeal.

A powerful wine, burly and almost coarse, with loads of pepper, black fruit and meat. Too intense, believe it or not, can't see myself enduring this too often.

Super primary and decidedly new world in style, with more blueberry than cassis. Came off as confected, and maybe even manipulated. Try to wait a few more years for this to settle.

High-toned and energetic, with restrained cassis, some green pepper and a creamy texture. Well integrated oak, fine tannins. A touch bitter. I liked this style quite a lot, but it was too primary to rate fairly -- should merit some upside in the years to come.

A notch better than my last bottle, really accentuated a blue cheese-based dessert. Robust, savory and intense, with a beautiful array of herbs and spice. No rush from what I can tell.