2002 Praxis Lodi $16 Pure, focused fruit flavors and great acidity are the virtues of this good-value Viognier from Lodi.

2002 Failla Edna Valley Alban Vineyard $35 Ehren Jordan (of Turley Wine Cellars fame) makes this medium-bodied, well-balanced wine that's redolent of peach, pear and lemon zest.

2002 Stags' Leap Winery Napa Valley $25 This is an elegant, understated style of Viognier marked by citrus, apricot and mineral notes.

2002 Arrowood Saralee's Vineyard Russian River Valley $30 Bright pear notes, aromas of jasmine and citrus and good acidity are the hallmarks of this Viognier from Sonoma.

2002 Copain Catie's Corner Russian River $28 Wells Guthrie makes a pure and nuanced wine from Russian River fruit.

2002 Rosenblum Kathy's Cuvee Lodi $15 This decadently lush Viognier with tropical aromas and flavors is a real crowd-pleaser and a great buy.

2002 Cold Heaven Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Santa Barbara County $25 Morgan Clendenen's flagship wine is voluptuously honeyed and rich.

2002 Turnbull Napa Valley $25 With aromas of pear and spice, this is a well-made, refreshing Viognier and one of Turnbull's most popular wines.