2022 Rodney's Vineyard Viognier

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Viognier

Vineyard Sources

100% Rodney’s Vineyard (Block G & K1) from the Fess Parker home ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley

Barrel Aging

100% barrel fermented and aged for 8 months in neutral French oak Puncheon barrels

Cooperage

Ermitage, Rousseau

Technical Data

Composition

100% Viognier

Alcohol %

13.8

Acidity

0.670 g/100mL

3.49

Harvest Brix

23.9

Harvest Date

9/15/22

Production

678 cases

Description

Our single vineyard and small lot releases enable us to deliver some of our finest expressions of Viognier by concentrating on specific vineyards, clonal selections or techniques. Our estate vineyard, named in memory of Fess' late son-in-law, was planted in 1989 to predominantly Rhone varietal types. The wines from this vineyard have consistently been some of the most expressive and highly acclaimed in our portfolio.

This Viognier is marked by forward peach, apricot and honeydew flavors. The palate is full and voluptuous with subtle floral, mineral and citrus notes, yet maintains beautiful balance due to bright acidity. Enjoy!