This is a strange style of Claifornia Viognier, but an interesting one. The usual flower and fruit notes are undercut by much drier, tart notes of acidity. It's as if the winemaker wanted to make a leaner style of wine. It succeeds, but at the cost of losing varietal character. It's fresh and clean but easy to mistake for Sauvignon Blanc.——S.H.(12/15/2001)—— 84