Northwest-wine.com, avalonwine's northwest wine site for wine reviews, winery profiles, and wine ordering. FOr longer articles and wine education, try avalonwine.com

Cougar Crest Viognier 05

Wine Spectator 88 points: "Fresh and open-textured, this one feels almost raw, offering ear and green peach aromas and flavors, picking up hints of spicy oak on the finish. Drink now through 2010. 600 cases made."

Floral and citrus aromas tempt the nose, pear, pinneapple, grapefruit, and melon flavors please the palate. A smooth, honey-like finish gives depth and length to a wine that can be sipped by itself and pairs well with food.