When Steve Byfield started his own label a few years ago, everybody thought he was crazy to focus his attention on Sauvignon Blanc as his flagship wine; afterall Riesling and Pinot Noir were the stars of everybody else's pet projects. But after winning a few awards and raising more than a few eyebrows, nobody thought he was crazy anymore ... until he announced his next varietal white: Viognier. But Steve has quieted his critics once again by winning gold at the Ontario Wine Awards with this new offering. Lots of pear and apple blossom on the nose lead to a really great palate. It enters with a bag of fruit over its shoulder - then there's distinct apple and peach pit notes on the mid-palate, then it mellows on the finish where both the acidity and the pleasant lingering finish takes over. Now we should all be looking forward to Steve's next varietal experiment, because now we know he really is crazy, crazy like a fox. Price: $20.75 - Rating **** 1/2