(a 50/50 blend of viognier and roussanne, co-fermented): Bright yellow-green. Explosive aromas of apricot, flowers, honey and spices. Then rich, fat and sweet if a bit youthfully restrained today, showing a seamless texture to its stone fruit and floral flavors. Still needs time to open. The low-acid roussanne is picked at very low sugar levels, notes Kongsgaard, while the viognier has "a normal ripening curve." Kongsgaard recommends pairing this singular wine with Thai food, or with scalllop pasta with chili flakes, white wine, parsley and garlic.

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Another white wine I love, but it is more of a slut in terms of its hussy-like appeal, is the 2009 Vio Rous, a blend of 60% Roussanne and 40% Viognier that has been co-fermented. An exotic, flamboyant white, it boasts abundant aromas of honeysuckle, tropical fruits, mango and pineapples. This gorgeously fruity, pleasure-filled sex bomb of a wine can be enjoyed over the next 2-3 years.

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