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Lot 118

2007 Santa Barbara County Viognier

Cameron Hughes Lot 118 is a delightful white wine that captures the essence of the Santa Barbara County terroir. This 2007 Viognier showcases a medium body, making it remarkably approachable and food-friendly. The acidity is bright, lending a refreshing quality that perfectly balances the wine's lush fruit characteristics. On the palate, expect prominent notes of stone fruit, particularly apricot and peach, harmoniously complemented by delicate floral aromas. The wine is bone dry, allowing the fruit intensity to shine without any cloying sweetness, making it an excellent choice for pairing with a variety of dishes or simply enjoying on its own. With its elegant profile, this Viognier stands out as a testament to the quality of wines produced in the Santa Barbara region.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

Peach

Peach

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

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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