Speed-tasting #9 2008 Michael Shaps Virginia Viognier 88/100 #WBC11
If this wine were sold for less than $32, I probably would like it. In Virginia, perhaps the selection of wines is more limited and a wine like this makes sense. Produced by Michael Shaps, one of the earlier entries into the Virginia wine industry, this is a wine that starts sweet, rolls nicely over the tongue and has a slightly tart, medium finish. A very good example of Viognier, and perhaps the best example of Virginia Viognier that we have had so far, this is certainly a very credible wine - just not my favorite. I rate it 88.