It is difficult to find inexpensive Viognier, but Cline Cellars’ 2010, while not quite as interesting as their Pinot Gris, is certainly an authentic Viognier. Notes of white peach, apricot jam, honeysuckle and assorted tropical fruits emerge from this fresh, light to medium-bodied white along with crisp underlying acidity. At this price, it’s a steal. Moreover, there are 25,000 cases available. This is the finest portfolio of value-priced wines from Cline Cellars that I have tasted to date.Tel. (707) 940-4030; Fax (707) 940-4034

The only white wine I tasted is the 2008 Viognier, which displays authentic varietal character in its honeyed apricot and white peach-like aromatics. Fresh, medium-bodied, elegant, and straightforward, it should be consumed over the next 6-9 months. Cline Cellars is well-known for its good values.Tel. (707) 940-4000; Fax (707)-940-4034