• Fess Parker 2018 Viognier Santa Barbara County, California
  • Fess Parker 2018 Viognier Santa Barbara County, California
2018 Viognier

Fess Parker

Santa Barbara County, United States

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About This Wine

Fess Parker

Viognier

Viognier conjures up all kinds of images for wine lovers. Some think of Condrieu and the steep vineyards of southern France, some think of sticky sweet, Australian wines, and others still think of a beautiful perfumed and aromatic white from California. This wine is certainly of the latter category. Viognier is a wine that thrives in relatively warm conditions, so the Santa Rita Hills are the perfect place to find well-ripened but still acidic grapes. The grapes for the Fess Parker Viognier are 100% estate-grown and have been handled with care. The wine is full of honeysuckle, peaches, and vanilla and is more delightful with every sip.
Fess Parker 2018 Viognier Santa Barbara County, California

Wine 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.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Grilled Fish, Shrimp and Grits, Soft Cheese

Body 2 Acidity 3Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3

Tasting Notes

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Aromas of white flowers, honeysuckle, white peach, nectarine, and vanilla jump out of the glass. This full-bodied Viognier exhibits flavors of honeydew melon, apricot, white peach, and pie crust, finishing with citrus and vanilla notes. Pale straw in color with aromas of honeysuckle, honeydew melon, yellow peach, jasmine, vanilla, and brioche.