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Viva

Santa Barbara County White Blend

Rideau Vineyard Viva is a delightful white blend from the picturesque Santa Barbara County, known for its diverse microclimates that foster exceptional grape growing. This wine presents a lovely pale yellow hue, inviting you into its aromatic embrace. On the palate, it showcases a vibrant and refreshing profile with bright acidity, which harmonizes beautifully with its pronounced fruit intensity featuring notes of citrus, stone fruit, and subtle floral undertones. The medium body offers a satisfying texture that enhances the overall tasting experience. With a dry finish, Rideau Vineyard Viva is incredibly food-friendly, making it an excellent companion for lighter dishes such as grilled vegetables, seafood, or a fresh summer salad. This enchanting white blend truly captures the essence of its region while embodying a sense of elegance and approachability that wine lovers will surely appreciate.

Tasting notes:


Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

White Peach

White Peach

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Off 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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