Widely available, K Vintners’ wines are part of the Charles Smith lineup which includes the popular Substance brand. “K” began with a single vineyard Syrah in 1999 and while it has grown amazingly, it still focuses primarily on Rhône wines. From a vineyard in the southern end of Yakima Valley, this 2019 has a distinctive medium yellow color signaling this is a ripe wine. However, the aroma is correct with ripe peach and dried apricot fruit with a touch of honey. On the palate it is big and round with mouth-filling flavors of citrus and dried apricot. A light touch of acidity in the finish helps keep the wine in reasonable balance. More of a crowd pleaser than a wine for aging.
K Vintners, Yakima Valley (Washington) Viognier 2019
By Norm Roby