2021 Rodney's Vineyard Dry Riesling

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Riesling

Wine Enthusiast

Vineyard Sources

100% Rodney’s Vineyard (Blocks 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

0.693 g/100mL

2.91

Harvest Brix

19.8

Harvest Date

9/22/21

Production

487 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

"The hallmark Riesling scent of petrol kicks off the nose on this bottling, which also shows orange pith and Granny Smith apple aromas. The palate dries the mouth out because it’s so dry and grippy, relenting just enough to let pear peel and chalk flavors shine." ~ Wine Enthusiast "Always solid, the 2021 Dry Riesling Rodney's Vineyard has bright, juicy citrus, tangerine, and minty notes in a medium-bodied, juicy, lively, balanced style. It will be incredibly versatile on the dinner table." ~ Jeb Dunnuck