Yalumba always demonstrates a special touch with Viognier, and the 2004 Y Series is a delicious, rich, concentrated, well-delineated effort with plenty of body, exotic fruits, and a dry, crisp finish. Yalumba, one of Australia’s most historic as well as influential wineries, was founded in 1849. Their least expensive wines are sold under the Oxford Landing label. For the most part, the Y Series represents impressive value-priced offerings from South Australia, and are must purchases for consumers looking to maximize their dollars.Importer: Negociants, USA, Napa CA; tel. (707) 259-0993

Medium gold. Deep, rich aromas of peach, apricot, pear and mango. Quite fat and rich on the palate, with exotic flavors of passion fruit, guava and cling peach. Finishes with palate-staining flavor. A superb value.