2024 Rodney's Vineyard Viognier

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Viognier

James Suckling

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 7% new French oak Puncheon barrel

Cooperage

Mercurey, Rousseau

Technical Data

Composition

100% Viognier

Alcohol %

13.8

Acidity

0.580 g/100mL

3.70

Harvest Brix

25.7-28.7

Harvest Date

10/16 - 10/19/23

Production

808 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!

Wine Critic Reviews

"Honeysuckle and nectarine aromas rise from the glass before a silk-textured palate, whose lifted florals find balanced counterparts in apricots, orange oils, spices and white tea, a sweep of hot minerals on the finish. Drink now." ~ James Suckling "The 2024 Fess Parker Viognier, Rodney’s Vineyard, was raised in older, neutral, large-format puncheons and displays a glowing lemon-straw core with green flecks at the rim, offering dried pineapple, yellow peach, apricot, dried dusty earth, and white flowers. Oily, rich, and full-bodied with ample texture, it is balanced by moderate-plus acidity that carries the fruit through a persistent finish." ~ International Wine Report