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Ampelos Cellars

2010 Santa Barbara County Viognier

The Tastingroom Ampelos Cellars 2010 Viognier from Santa Barbara County is a delightful expression of this aromatic varietal. This white wine showcases a full-bodied character that beautifully balances its vibrant acidity, resulting in a mouthwatering experience. With pronounced fruit intensity, it reveals enticing aromas of stone fruits, like peach and apricot, alongside floral notes that invigorate the senses. The wine is dry, allowing the purity of the fruit to shine through, and it offers a smooth, well-integrated finish that makes it incredibly food-friendly. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with seafood dishes, this Viognier truly embodies the essence of the Santa Barbara region.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Peach

Peach

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

Flavor profile:


Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County

Just north of Los Angeles at the southern tip of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County is one of California's winemaking gems. Although a long way from Napa and Sonoma, Santa Barbara's prime AVAs—the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys and the Santa Rita Hills—produce exemplary cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is all thanks to the terroir. Despite its proximity to sunny southern California, Santa Barbara County is hilly, and its vineyards lie close to the Pacific Ocean. With little rainfall but an abundance of chilly ocean winds and fogs, the growing season is very long here. This allows grapes to ripen slowly over an extended period and develop wonderfully complex flavors.

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