Fess Parker

Rodney's Vineyard Viognier

8.919 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ming L
9.1

I think this 2024 vintage is the most aromatic yet for this bottling. Intensely perfumed aromas of peach, nectarine, orange blossom, hint of pineapple and ginger. Lush and soft on the palate yet clean and refreshing. Lovely.

I think this 2024 vintage is the most aromatic yet for this bottling. Intensely perfumed aromas of peach, nectarine, orange blossom, hint of pineapple and ginger. Lush and soft on the palate yet clean and refreshing. Lovely.

Sep 7th, 2025
Ming L
8.9

The bottling is a stable of the vineyard. The 2024 is light, aromatic, and refreshing, just what a hot summer day needs.

The bottling is a stable of the vineyard. The 2024 is light, aromatic, and refreshing, just what a hot summer day needs.

Aug 13th, 2025
Ming L
9.0

The ‘23 seems to have a bit more tropical fruits profile. Lush textured palate with refreshing acidic lift. Price is inching up every vintage but still reasonable given the quality of the fruits.

The ‘23 seems to have a bit more tropical fruits profile. Lush textured palate with refreshing acidic lift. Price is inching up every vintage but still reasonable given the quality of the fruits.

Nov 30th, 2024
Ming L
9.0

All the bottlings from this home estate vineyard are solid, and this is no exception.
Ripe peach, cantaloupe, lemon curd, and white floral on the nose. Creamy palate balanced by bright acidity and light fresh herbs.

All the bottlings from this home estate vineyard are solid, and this is no exception.
Ripe peach, cantaloupe, lemon curd, and white floral on the nose. Creamy palate balanced by bright acidity and light fresh herbs.

Mar 17th, 2024
Erin Bowe-Raabe

Seeet floral, crisp, peaches, nice balance

Seeet floral, crisp, peaches, nice balance

Nov 11th, 2021
Joe Fischer

Not all that floral as expected. Comes across as slightly buttery like a Chardonnay which is not expected for this grape.

Not all that floral as expected. Comes across as slightly buttery like a Chardonnay which is not expected for this grape.

Jul 16th, 2020
Naoki Otani

5.24.2020
Joe

5.24.2020
Joe

May 26th, 2020
Jamie Poster

A complete white.

A complete white.

May 12th, 2018
Naoki Otani

さっきに方が美味しいかも

さっきに方が美味しいかも

Oct 9th, 2017
Allie M

Buttery!

Buttery!

Jul 11th, 2022