Fess Parker

2009 Santa Barbara County Viognier

The Tastingroom Fess Parker 2009 Viognier from Santa Barbara County is a delightful expression of this exquisite varietal. This white wine exhibits a medium body, presenting a beautifully rounded mouthfeel that captures the essence of its provenance. With high acidity, it showcases refreshing liveliness that awakens the palate, perfectly balancing the luscious fruit intensity that features prominent notes of apricot, peach, and hints of honeysuckle. The wine is bone dry, allowing the bright fruit flavors to shine through without any interference from residual sweetness. Overall, this wine offers a charming harmony of complexity and elegance, making it an exceptional choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

White Flowers

Apricot

Honey

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:

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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