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Rodney's Vineyard

2010 Santa Barbara County Riesling

Fess Parker's Rodney's Vineyard 2010 Riesling is a delightful expression from California's Santa Barbara County, showcasing the region's ability to produce exceptional white wines. This wine features a light body that elegantly dances on the palate alongside its high acidity, creating a refreshing and vibrant experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, bursting with lively flavors of green apple, pear, and a hint of stone fruit, all beautifully balanced by its dry profile. With its exquisite character, this Riesling is food-friendly and perfect for versatile pairings. The crispness invites enjoyment on warm days, while the depth of flavor leaves a satisfying impression.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Peach

Peach

Honey

Honey

Flavor profile:


Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Medium Sweet

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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