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[wineguruchgo]

It might only be me, but that is not the description I would use for viognier.

It might be that the particular winery used charred barrels or heavy toast.

I'm sure others will have opinions as well, but you might not get them until after the football games are over!

I know that RH Phillips "Toasted Head" chardonnay is aged in heavy toast/charred barrels. That might work for you. It's not a bad wine so even if it's not exactly what you are looking for, its still easy to drink.

[This message has been edited by wineguruchgo (edited 11-04-2007).]