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Alfaro

2014 Santa Cruz Mountains Gruner Veltliner

The Lioco Alfaro 2014 Gruner Veltliner from the Santa Cruz Mountains is a delightful white wine that showcases the remarkable characteristics of this unique varietal. With its medium body, this wine strikes a beautiful balance, offering a refreshing mouthfeel that is both vibrant and graceful. The acidity is bright and lively, enhancing the wine's crispness while providing a mouthwatering experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, presenting layers of green apple, pear, and hints of citrus that dance elegantly on the palate. Additionally, this Gruner Veltliner is bone dry, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes. Its well-structured profile ensures that it remains food-friendly, perfect for pairing with seafood or light salads, highlighting the extraordinary terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Tasting notes:


Lemon

Lemon

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

White Peach

White Peach

Pairs well with:


Poached Fish, Seafood, Light Seafood

Region:


Central Coast
Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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