Strictly on the recommendation of the wine store proprietor, I bought my
father a bottle of the 2002 Kongsgaard Viognier/Rousanne for Christmas.
This is a fairly expensive California wine at $85, well outside my usual
price range, so I was a little nervous about presenting it to Dad (he
likes to convey the impression of a great connoisseur, though he isn't).
Without my even having to drop hints, he offered to serve it later in
the week, so I got a chance to taste it and it was absolutely
spectacular!

Robert Parker (who I'm aware we love to hate) gave it a 96 rating, so I
know I'm not the only one who was blown away by this great, young,
unusual wine..

Now I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with the other Kongsgaard
offerings? I know John Kongsgaard makes a Syrah and a Chardonnay which
are also highly rated and even more highly priced. I'd love to try
them. Has anyone???

(They also have beautiful labels if you haven't seen them.)