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R H O N E . W H I T E S 98 VINA ROBLES 2012 Viognier Huerhuero - Paso Robles $22 96 MEADOWCROFT 2011 Viognier North Coast $28 Hey, a viognier that actually smells and tastes like a viognier (and not chardonnay)! Pretty tropical fruit, citrus, peach, mango, apricot wrapped in floral spices and a hint of oak. Fruit-forward on the palate, this is a well-balanced wine with a nice, long finish. 96 THE WINERY SF 2011 Viognier North Coast $22 A beautifully-balanced, superb fruit-forward wine, with tropical, stone citrus fruit flavors complemented by floral elements and light flint. On the palate, this is a crisp, clean, fruit-filled wine ending with a nice, long lingering finish. 95 SOBON ESTATE 2009 Viognier Amador County $15 A beautifully-crafted, well-balanced, superb fruit-forward wine, with peach and citrus fruit flavors, honeysuckle and floral elements, and a nice, long lingering finish. 94 SOL ROUGE 2009 Viognier Lake County $32 Aromas of citrus, pineapple, peach and pear, with support from floral notes, spice and minerals. On the palate, a nicely-balanced wine, offering forward fruit flavors, crisp acids and a bit of oak/vanilla in the long lingering finish. 93 10 KNOTS 2010 Viognier Paso Robles $22