Alban, Viognier, Edna Valley 2006 (Estate)

Light yellow. Unfiltered.

Lichee candy, slight caramel and pear on the nose. Reticent.

Then intense, spicy, canned peach, sweet, yet structured, texture and lichee candy in the mouth. There's an unobtrusive acid/phenolic edge to this that keeps everything taut. Quite long apricot/peach/lichee action in the finish. The alcohol seems very much in check, particularly as the wine warms. Chewy peach/clove/lichee flavor won't quit.

Day 4 - Huge today, very expressive, with slight heat that is easy to forgive. Very long.

16.2% alcohol listed, and it seems to work just fine. Should come with a warning label.



$40