2007 Bonterra Viognier 91 points

Viognier, Mendocino-Lake, $18


With a beautiful nose of exotic fruits leads to a spicy, fruit forward palate of guava, pineapple, apricot and spicy honey. Clean, crisp and refreshing that's expertly balanced. Wildflowers and vanilla bean come out on a smooth, ripe finish.

2005 Waterbrook Syrah 92 points

2005 Syrah; Columbia Valley $19

Very interesting blend of 91% Syrah, 5% Grenache, 4% Viognier; bold and concentrated flavor profile. It roars with aromas of plum, blackberries and earth that caress the palate with black cherry, blueberry jam, and dark chocolate. A juicy and delicious finish with creamy oak and tar makes this a top 20 and one of my favorites of the year.

2006 Treana Mer Soleil Vineyard Viognier-Marsanne 93 points

Rhône White Blend, Central Coast, $19

This is a fabulous bottle of wine, elegant, complex, rich and vibrant. It opens up with beautiful aromas of Meyer lemons, honeysuckle and citrus spice. The mouth feel is lush with notes of pineapple, nectarine, mango, papaya and mineral notes. Complex and compelling with balanced acidity and so many layers of flavor I can't list then all. Bravo! At the price of 19 bucks buy this up and drink now thru 2013.

2006 Bridlewood Reserve Viognier 89 points

Viognier, Central Coast, $24

Exotic, tropical, rich and spicy, these are attributes of viognier. This well balanced white offers ripe tropical fruit, wildflowers and spice. Dry and crisp makes this a good bottle of wine, drink now thru 2010.

2006 Zonte's Footstep Shiraz/Viognier 90 points

Shiraz/Viognier, South Australia, Australia $13


This blend of 94% Shiraz, 6% Viognier is a fruit bomb, tamed by a little sweetness. Medium bodied and well integrated fruit bring out juicy black cherry, pipe tobacco, cedar and charred oak. Balanced tannins and a smooth long finish, create an excellent value at 13 bucks. Drink now thru 2014 and get a case if you can.

2006 The Black Chook VMR 91 points

White Blend, South Australia, $18

A beautiful Rhône-style white with Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, which are blended together in this flamboyantly floral and herbal wine. Sweet plum, melon, white pepper and citrus flavors strike the palate with a lush, almost oily impression, yet finish long and crisp. Drink now.

2005 JC Cellars The Imposter 90 points

Red Blend, California, $32

I love red blends, zinfandel, petite sirah, syrah, mourvedre, viognier makes for a great bottle of wine. Viognier elevates the usual cherry-berry and spice flavors, giving it both earthier, deeper notes as well as brighter citrus fruits. Decant before serving.

2005 Innocent Bystander 91 points

Shiraz-Viognier, South Eastern Australia, $20


This medium-bodied red/white has lots spiciness on the nose and a velvety mouth-feel. Blueberry and other dark fruit, ad a hint of pepper, oak and nutmeg with a chewy finish. drink now thru 2009.

2006 Isenhower Cellars Snapdragon 90 points

Roussanne, Horse Heaven Hills, $19


Another great white blend from Isenhower cellars, in 2006 the Roussanne component takes over, relegating the Viognier to 25 percent. Another racy tasty white wine, white pepper, with specks of orange rind and fresh green herb. It’s light for Roussanne, but very refreshing.

2006 Bonterra 91 points

Viognier, Lake County-Mendocino County, $18


Crisp and clean with key lime pie notes that are refreshing and lively, add papaya, mango and kiwi to the palate. Citrus, herb and floral notes jump out of the glass, with a long, lingering finish. Drink now.

BERINGER Alluvium Blanc 93 points

Knights Valley 2006 ($16)

There's beautiful purity of fruit, with a rich and vibrant beam of tangerine, nectarine and subtle pear tingling. The finish is long and clean with a hint of sage. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier. Drink now through 2011. 9,000 cases made.