Those fed up with Chardonnay might find themselves gravitating towards grapes like Viognier that can handle both light wooding and un-wooded styles; and have lots of potential flavour profiles. This Fielding version is fun and fruity, built for what this winery stands for – summers at the cottage lounging out in your Muskoka chair. Beautiful tropical aromas are followed by wonderfully tropical sweet fruit on the palate and a lengthy finish that makes you wait, not wanting those flavours to disappear from the mouth too quickly – but always willing to refresh the palate when they do dissipate. Some say Viognier is going to be the next big “it” grape – if the Vios coming out are going to be anything like this Fielding offering, then all I can say is “bring it on”. As for the price, this one’s for those special moments in the Muskoka chair, say dusk when the loons are singing their song and the fading sun is hitting the water just right … add the sound of a popping cork to the sweet song and peaceful surroundings, sit back and enjoy. Only 315 cases were made, so drink slowly my friend. Price: $30.00 – Rating: ****½