2006 Alban Vineyards Viognier- USA, California, Central Coast (8/30/2009)
The aromatics on this are HUGE - complex with lots of melon and floral notes. The palate is thick, round and complex, reminiscent of apricots and satsuma oranges. Several notes mention this as a flabby wine however I find plenty of acid. The alcohol on this is high, (16.2%) and it shows. I really enjoyed this wine but the alcohol level was definitely a distraction. (90 pts.)