Shopping & ReviewsFull-bodied White WinesYalumba "Y Series" South Australia 2006 Not so full as some but fresh and vibrant, with pure fruit flavors and a bouquet. A fantastic value from a very reliable Australian viognier specialist. ($11)Zaca Mesa, Santa Ynez Valley Rousanne 2005 This Zaca Mesa roussanne tastes rich but balanced, with pear and melon fruit flavors enhanced by secondary notes resembling nuts and spice.Rodney Strong, Sonoma County Chardonnay 'Chalk Hill' 2005 This comfortable northern California wine offers ripe, lush fruit flavors and a healthy dollop of toasty oak.Adelsheim, Williamette Valley Pinot Gris 2006 A delicious white wine for serving with poultry, this Pinot Gris from always reliable Adlesheim tastes of ripe pears with echoes of lemon zest and a hint of spice. ($20)Calera Mt. Harlan 2005 No one in California has a stronger track record with viognier than Josh Jensen at Calera, whose 2005 tastes typically rich, honeyed, and dramatic, with mineral-tinged secondary flavors that enhance the primary, fruit-driven ones. ($28)ADVERTISEMENTADADChrysalis Vineyards 2005 Viognier thrives in Virginia's long, warm summers, reaching full ripeness without losing acidity, so the best wines are rich without ever seeming heavy. This one displays intense honeysuckle and apricot flavors yet remains always fresh and lively. ($29)Cono Sur Colchagua Valley 2006 This medium-bodied Chilean viognier has a floral and sweet spice bouquet followed by citrus and summer-fruit flavors. Not so nuanced as some others but offers fine value. ($10)King Family Vineyards Michael Shaps Monticello 2005 Virginia's Michael Shaps has mastered this tricky grape. His 2005 displays near-perfect balance and is also vibrant¿a difficult but delectable combination. It may well be America's best viognier. ($25)Stags' Leap Napa Valley 2005 From one of the few Napa Valley wineries to succeed consistently with viognier, this is a deep, fleshy rendition, with flavors reminiscent of peaches and apricots and a citrus-tinged but predominantly floral bouquet. ($25)Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc 2005 Whites made with Rhone grape varieties have become an increasingly popular category with American wine enthusiasts these days. ($40)Keep ReadingHere’s What SAVEUR Editors Are Giving This YearBy SAVEUR EDITORS7 Knockout Gift Ideas for Food-Focused TravelersBy BENJAMIN KEMPERThe Best October Prime Day Kitchen Deals, Hand-Picked by SAVEUR EditorsBy SAVEUR EDITORSThe Best Prime Day Kitchen Deals, Hand-Picked by SAVEUR EditorsBy SAVEUR EDITORSI’m a Private Chef, and I Saved 622 Pounds of Food Waste From the LandfillBy FATIMA KHAWAJA10 Must-Have Kitchen Deals During Amazon’s Big Spring SaleBy ELLEN FORTOur Favorite Valentine’s Gifts for Food LoversBy ELLEN FORTThe Best Black Friday Kitchen Deals of 2023By ELLEN FORTSAVEUR’s Guide to Holiday Gifting 2023By SAVEUR EDITORSSee AllContinue to Next StoryADVERTISEMENTADAD