Reviews & Ratings

2009 Fess Parker Winery Viognier "Santa Barbara County"

Winery: Fess Parker Winery

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Santa Barbara County"

Wine Category: Viognier

Grape blend: 80% Viognier, 13% Marsanne, 5% Grenache Blanc & 2% Roussane

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Barbara County

State or country: CA

Price: $24

Cases produced: 4,202

KWG Score: 89 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: December 21, 2010

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Viognier opens with a mild light tangerine bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, well balanced, and very smooth. The flavor profile is a very tasty tangerine with mild melon and hints of butter and white pepper. The finish is dry and its gentle butter notes linger. I would pair this Viognier with chicken picatta. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Light straw in color, this Viognier offers aromas of white peach, jasmine, lychee nut, vanilla and a hint of cinnamon. Enjoy flavors of honeysuckle, honeydew melon and white nectarine combined with peach and vanilla on the palate. Mineral driven with a touch of sweet oak, this Viognier will pair well with any spicy dish.

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