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Jackson Estate Alisos Hills

2012 Santa Maria Valley Viognier

The Kendall-Jackson Jackson Estate Alisos Hills Viognier from the Santa Maria Valley is a delightful white wine that showcases the vibrant character of the varietal. With a lovely golden hue, this vintage captivates the senses from the first glance. On the nose, it offers an alluring bouquet of stone fruits, particularly apricot and peach, complemented by floral notes and a hint of spice. The palate is rich and full-bodied, revealing layers of ripe fruit balanced beautifully by a bright and refreshing acidity. This medium-dry wine presents a luscious mouthfeel with an elegant finish that lingers pleasantly. Overall, the Kendall-Jackson Viognier is an exceptional expression of this varietal, perfectly embodying the terroir of the Santa Maria Valley.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

White Peach

White Peach

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Ceviche, Fresh Garden Salad, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Santa Maria Valley
Santa Maria Valley

One hundred forty miles northwest of Los Angeles, the Santa Maria Valley is one of California's finest wine regions. Sun-baked and dry, yet river-fed and cooled by Pacific Ocean airflow, the wide east-west valley produces some of North America's most impeccably balanced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With its long growing season, grapes ripen slowly here, developing layers of flavor and fragrance. Moving inland, the extra warmth allows Bordeaux, Rhône, and Piedmont grape varieties to ripen entirely, producing richly seductive wines. Santa Maria Valley is California's second-oldest AVA, straddling both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

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