2005 Garretson Viognier

I last tasted this wine in October 2006 and it was fragrant, full bodied, glyceriny (?) and enough acidity to focus everything. We opened another bottle yesterday and based upon that bottle, I suggest if you are holding any of these you just may want to pop one for yourself. The aromatics are still in full bloom, but this bottle is starting to take on a rather unpleasant astringent/nutty/maderized character...almost lifeless and lacking soul. Screwcap...hmmm?
BP

The aromatics are still in full bloom, but this bottle is starting to take on a rather unpleasant astringent/nutty/maderized character...almost lifeless and lacking soul. Screwcap...hmmm?
BP

More likely, viognier. The few renditions of it that seemed at all ageworthy were French; I have yet to encounter a CA version that seemed to have the balance to age -- but maybe I've just missed them. Your example, though, falls into the pattern I've seen.

Bon voyage,
Mark Lipton

The aromatics are still in full bloom, but this bottle is starting to take on a rather unpleasant astringent/nutty/maderized character...almost lifeless and lacking soul. Screwcap...hmmm?
BP

More likely, viognier. The few renditions of it that seemed at all ageworthy were French; I have yet to encounter a CA version that seemed to have the balance to age -- but maybe I've just missed them. Your example, though, falls into the pattern I've seen.

Bon voyage,
Mark Lipton

Mark,
I share your general opinion of ageing Cali-Viognier, but what struck me was how far this rendition/bottle has fallen in 15 months. Glad it wasn't on my dime.

Dearie me!! That is not good news about the whites is it? Guess those in the cellar (Mat was here last autumn) should be shared pretty quick with some staff at the Grill. They always seem to enjoy the whites I bring along!

Are they screwcapped? If so, what liner?

I guess this is a style best appreciated young. I've always enjoyed his whites, even if they are a bit crazy. But nice crazy.