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Jackson Estate Alisos Hills

2011 Santa Barbara County Viognier

The Kendall-Jackson Jackson Estate Alisos Hills Viognier from the 2011 vintage is an exquisite white wine that beautifully showcases the unique characteristics of Santa Barbara County. With a medium body, this wine offers a delightful balance of freshness and richness, making it an enjoyable choice for various occasions. It presents a high acidity level that brightens the palate, creating a refreshing mouthwatering experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring enticing aromas and flavors of peach, apricot, and floral notes, which perfectly complement its overall profile. As an off-dry wine, it maintains a pleasing sweetness that enhances its appeal without overwhelming the senses. This Viognier's delicious character and food-friendly nature make it a remarkable selection for pairing with seafood dishes or creamy pasta.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

White Peach

White Peach

Flavor profile:


Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood, Sea Bass with Wine Reduction, Lemon Butter Scallops

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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