The once obscure viognier has flourished around the world, and an assortment of styles have emerged. Al looks into several.
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Novelty Hill Viognier, Stillwater Vyd., Washington State ’22 **1/2 $$
(Idiosyncratic, big and fruity, earthy bitterness, pears, melons)
Yalumba Viognier, Eden Valley Australia, ’21 **1/2 $$
(Spot-on viognier, complex and correct, burst of ginger and honey)
WINE OF THE WEEK:
K Viognier, Art Den Hoed Vyd., Yakima Valley ’23 *** $$
(A superb viognier, elegant, delicate flavors, depth and balance, impressive)
All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors
