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Blanc

2009 Santa Barbara County 71% grenache blanc, 20% roussanne, 9% viognier

The Tensley Blanc 2009 is a captivating white wine hailing from the picturesque Santa Barbara County, showcasing a delightful blend of seventy-one percent Grenache Blanc, twenty percent Roussanne, and nine percent Viognier. With its light-bodied structure, this wine presents a bright acidity that invigorates the palate, making it truly refreshing. The fruit intensity is pronounced, offering vibrant notes of citrus and stone fruits that dance harmoniously with subtle floral undertones. This well-crafted wine is dry, allowing the complex characteristics of the varietals to shine through, while maintaining a lovely balance that is sure to please any wine enthusiast. The overall experience is enhanced by the delicate texture, making it a perfect pairing for a variety of light dishes or simply enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

White Peach

White Peach

Region:


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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