J. Brix

The Augur Kick On Ranch Vineyard Riesling

9.020 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Amy Atwood

Founder/Owner Amy Atwood Selections

9.7

Nervy, steely, dry. Just in time for summer of riesling @jbrixwine

Nervy, steely, dry. Just in time for summer of riesling @jbrixwine

1 person found it helpfulJun 9th, 2014
April Amys

Bright, citrusy, mineral.

Bright, citrusy, mineral.

Mar 10th, 2016
Jay Clark

The truth

The truth

Mar 29th, 2015
Steve Anderson

Bought two bottles back in 2015 and drank the first within two weeks. My note at the time was “too young, wait two years.” Nearly 8 years later, I was worried I had waited too long, but this was in a great spot. Still fresh with a little CO2 on opening, a slight whiff of petrol and nice acidity. Definitely worth the wait.

Bought two bottles back in 2015 and drank the first within two weeks. My note at the time was “too young, wait two years.” Nearly 8 years later, I was worried I had waited too long, but this was in a great spot. Still fresh with a little CO2 on opening, a slight whiff of petrol and nice acidity. Definitely worth the wait.

Jan 29th, 2023
James Alford

Practically vibrates with fresh, bone-dry acid-driven nerviness

Practically vibrates with fresh, bone-dry acid-driven nerviness

Apr 25th, 2016
JKT
9.1

Excellent new world dry Riesling as noted in ‘17. Perhaps even better three years on. Opened for Bob Marie family’s visit to send Anna on to college. Only had three bottles so hopefully one more.

Excellent new world dry Riesling as noted in ‘17. Perhaps even better three years on. Opened for Bob Marie family’s visit to send Anna on to college. Only had three bottles so hopefully one more.

Aug 11th, 2020
Scott Petrus

🍋 rind, ⚡️ without 🍯 . It was the next evolution from Austrian and Alsace Riesling.

🍋 rind, ⚡️ without 🍯 . It was the next evolution from Austrian and Alsace Riesling.

May 19th, 2018
JKT
9.1

CVed and then opened 12/5/17. Blast of white fruits and minerals and stones on nose. Hint of petrol. Steely with bite on palate and long finish. Impressive Riesling from California! Seems to reflect that sunshine and ocean salinity instead of slate. Nose opens to almost white burgundy profile. Very interesting. Another great Acker 8. 250 cases. Unfiltered etc and a bit cloudy and precipitates.

CVed and then opened 12/5/17. Blast of white fruits and minerals and stones on nose. Hint of petrol. Steely with bite on palate and long finish. Impressive Riesling from California! Seems to reflect that sunshine and ocean salinity instead of slate. Nose opens to almost white burgundy profile. Very interesting. Another great Acker 8. 250 cases. Unfiltered etc and a bit cloudy and precipitates.

Dec 5th, 2017
Josh Claxton

Screaming acidity, and I really enjoyed the use of oak. It was both familiar and entirely new, which made it a treat to drink

Screaming acidity, and I really enjoyed the use of oak. It was both familiar and entirely new, which made it a treat to drink

Aug 11th, 2017
Dorit Handrus

Thanks for this one too @Jody Towe @Emily Towe had the crew banking on Alsatian Riesling. Ripping lemon acid and granny Smith apples. Still lovely Riesling petrol to boot.

Thanks for this one too @Jody Towe @Emily Towe had the crew banking on Alsatian Riesling. Ripping lemon acid and granny Smith apples. Still lovely Riesling petrol to boot.

Feb 29th, 2016