White
Bien Nacido Vineyard Viognier
Santa Barbara County · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Viognier
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Santa Barbara County · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Santa Barbara County
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled fish · roast chicken · vegetable curry
Rated vintages
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201490 pts
Concentrated aromas of honey, golden raisin, date, jasmine and fig are lifted by a nutty walnut component that adds intrigue on the late harvest bottling. The viscous sip grabs hold of attention immediately, with buoyant and bright acidity holding up the honey and raisin flavors.
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201389 pts
Bien Nacido Vineyard actually planted this grape decades ago at Craig Jaffurs' request, and his mastery shows, with aromas balancing between sharper lime zest and riper white peach. There's lots of verve on the palate, yet the steely acidity is presented with medium brushstrokes…