White

2.3 Lafond Vineyard Riesling

Santa Barbara Winery

Sta. Rita Hills · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Riesling
Country
United States
Region
Sta. Rita Hills · Central Coast
Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Alcohol
12.9%
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
off-dry

Food pairing

Thai food · seafood · pork · soft cheeses · salads

Rated vintages

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 201488 pts

    Orange blossoms, lemon juice, honeydew melon and a nearly guava element show on the topical nose of this slightly sweet wine. The palate offers orange and lime juice flavors, with sour and bitter sides to cut the sweetness. Expect this to age well and show even better in the yea…

  • 2013

  • 2012

  • 2011

  • 201085 pts

    The 8.3 designation refers to the residual sugar by weight. It is indeed a very sweet wine, rich in simple honey, orange and apricot flavors.