White

Sanford Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Viognier (Sta. Rita Hills)

Sanford

Sta. Rita Hills · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Viognier
Country
United States
Region
Sta. Rita Hills · Central Coast
Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

peixe grelhado · saladas cítricas · frango assado · queijos macios

Rated vintages

  • 201392 pts

    A clean and crisp style of Viognier, which comes in all forms these days, this bottling is light yet expressive on the nose with yellow grapefruit, lemon ice and a touch of chamomile tea. The palate is very grippy with crushed rocks, and also rich with buttered pear in the cream…

  • 201293 pts

    Seductive aromas of caramel, fresh-crushed soda rock and squeezed lemon introduce this Viognier from a historic vineyard by winemaker Steve Fennel. The palate releases flavors steadily, from tight lime juice and citrus pith in the midpalate to round nectarine and ripe apple fles…