2020 Rodney's Vineyard Dry Riesling

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Riesling

Wine Enthusiast

Vineyard Sources

100% Rodney’s Vineyard (Blocks A & B1) from Fess Parker home ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley

Barrel Aging

100% stainless steel fermented and aged

Technical Data

Composition

100% Riesling

Alcohol %

Acidity

0.635 g/100mL

3.07

Harvest Brix

19.7

Harvest Date

9/18/20

Production

602 cases

Description

In 1989 the Fess Parker family planted its first block of own-rooted Riesling at the home ranch. Later renamed to "Rodney's Vineyard" in memory of Fess' late son-in-law, this Riesling block has delivered fantastic quality and been a mainstay of our Rieslings over the years.

Our Dry Riesling is a beautiful wine aromatically showing notes of white flowers, ginger and Meyer lemon. On the palate, you will find flavors of lemon and Key lime as well as a light mineral character, backed by a lively, crisp, sleek texture.

This Riesling works well with seafood, Asian, Thai, sushi, veggies, garlic and lighter poultry or pork entrees.

Wine Critic Reviews

"Pineapple, peach, melon rind and petrol aromas are clean and complex on the tightly woven nose of this bottling. The palate is brisk and lively. Punchy acidity leads along lemongrass and jasmine flavors." ~ Wine Enthusiast "Lots of crushed citrus, lime, and a touch of lychee emerge from the 2020 Dry Riesling Rodney's Vineyard, a medium to lightly bodied, bright, juicy white to enjoy over the coming year or so." ~ Jeb Dunnuck