A brilliant expression of the variety, the 2022 Viognier Art Den Hoed Vineyard has tight, almost reductive aromatics of tart apricots, bananas, and salted citrus. It's pure, medium to full-bodied, has a gorgeous texture, and outstanding length. Coming all from a site in the Yakima Valley and aged in equal parts concrete and used barrels, it will have 2-4 years of prime drinking. It's one of the finest Viognier outside of Condrieu.

The 2022 Viognier K Art Den Hoed, from the Rattlesnake Hills, is spicy in the glass, wafting up with exotic florals and a spritz of lime that gives way to young peach. This is nearly glycerol in feel, with a core of saline minerals and zesty acidity to balance, as nuances of sour citrus offset opulent ripe pit fruits. It tapers off with medium length and spicy, with dried apricot notes. This is especially easy on the palate, but be careful of its 14.5% abv.

Just bottled and set to be released this month, the 2022 Viognier Art Den Hoed Vineyard is slightly reductive in the glass with hints of cereal grain, sweet citrus, quince and a soft floral element of citrus blossom and peach skin. Medium to full-bodied, rich and focused, the palate gradually opens to a delightful and balanced frame; this will remain food-friendly until its 10th birthday. For the price, few Viogniers can compete with this quality level. Buy the entire case.