HammerSky Vineyards Naughty Princess Viognier 2010: One of the few whites coming from this stylish Paso Robles producer — which also boasts a small bed & breakfast and wedding venue on their Templeton Gap property — this elegant, golden hued wine begins with a peach, slightly sweet orange blossom nose and other floral smells, and then delivers the right acidity to cut through the strong tropical flavors. Viognier can often be quite viscous, but the Naughty Princess plays a bit with the racy side of the grape as well. See hammersky.com.

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