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Rodney's Vineyard

2009 Santa Barbara County Viognier

Fess Parker Rodney's Vineyard Viognier from the 2009 vintage is a delightful expression of the Santa Barbara County terroir. This wine showcases a medium-bodied profile that balances well with its high acidity, creating a bright, mouthwatering experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring luscious notes of peach, apricot, and floral aromas that are characteristic of this varietal. With a dry finish, it offers a refreshing quality that makes it wonderfully versatile for food pairings. The wine's well-structured nature ensures a delightful sip, highlighting the craftsmanship that goes into producing top-tier wines from this acclaimed region.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Peach

Peach

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

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

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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