1990 Vintage

Wine Spectator, November 30, 1991. Rated 91. Fruity, spicy and complex, with tiers of spicy Muscat flavors that blend in nicely with the toasty pear, mineral, nutmeg, peach and more. Hard to imagine a wine with more variety of flavor. Rich and smooth, with a long finish. December 31, 1991. Number 88 on the Top 100 list: The second vintage from this Napa Valley producer, Conundrum proved an exciting blend of Chardonnay, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. For those looking for a new twist on whites, this could be a trendsetter.

Food & Wine, April 1992. Wine of the Month. Looking for something different in dry white wine? You'll get it in this complex, highly original blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscat Canelli. Thick textured and mouth-filling, with a spicy, floral, almost clovelike perfume, this exotic bottling is wonderful with mild Chinese dishes.

New York Newsday, November 6, 1991 (David Rosengarten). The 1990 Conundrum is a rich, dramatic, exciting wine, reminiscent of a dry muscat from Alsace; in fact, the Wagner family arrived in the United States…from Alsace….It's also great, as dry muscat is in Alsace, as an aperitif.

San Francisco Chronicle, February 5, 1992 (Steve Pitcher). Wonderfully perfumed nose reminiscent of Viognier, an exotic Rhone varietal, offering complex aromas of lemon citrus, vanilla custard, honeysuckle, peach and spice. Lots of fruit on the palate, tasting almost sweet but finishing dry. Excellent acidity. A stylish, well-made wine that will prove a good match with richly sauced poultry and seafood dishes.