1999 Failla Viognier Alban Vineyard

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Score 90/100 · Drink 2002-2005, Robert Parker, Feb 2002

I suspect the 100% barrel-fermented 1999 Viognier Alban Vineyard will be controversial as I can not think of another California Viognier that comes close to matching this wine's distinctive personality. The explosive bouquet offers scents of ginger, jasmine, honeysuckle, over-ripe oranges, and candied citrus. It is so exotic that I suspect some tasters will wonder what in the world is in front of them. While the perfume is similar to that of a sweet dessert wine, this gold-colored Viognier is totally dry. An exotic, intensely concentrated, individualistic expression of this varietal, it can be consumed over the next several years. Tel. (707) 942-4699

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90
90/100

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90
90/100

Robert Parker

89
89/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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89 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Pale gold color. Peach marmalade, honey, pineapple and some resiny oak on the nose. Slightly sweet and high-toned on the attack, then honeyed and spicy in the middle. A dry wine but shows hints of botrytis. Holds its shape nicely on the finish.

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Failla Wines
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White

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Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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