The Second Coming

2011 Santa Maria Valley Viognier

Clendenen Family Vineyards The Second Coming is a captivating white wine from the 2011 vintage, hailing from the esteemed Santa Maria Valley. This Viognier showcases a delightful medium body, offering a luscious mouthfeel that beautifully complements its bright acidity, creating a refreshing and vibrant drinking experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, with luscious notes of apricot and peach that intermingle with subtle floral aromas, making each sip a fragrant delight. The wine is bone dry, ensuring that its clean finish allows the fruit characteristics to shine through without being overshadowed. Perfectly crafted, this wine epitomizes the spirit of its region, reflecting the unique terroir and winemaking expertise of Clendenen Family Vineyards.

Tasting notes:

Apricot

Peach

Honeysuckle

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Roasted Salmon, Seafood, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:

Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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