Tenshen

Central Coast Viognier Blend

8.914 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Quinoa, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pate
Top Notes For
Ellen Clifford

Another @Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher Bum pick. Scrumptious. So damn scrumptious. A bit fleshy but it almost echoes the whisky I tried last night—a viognier-based blend it is richhhhhh. But was picked early enough that there is a tasty acid level and it is all tangerines and honeysuckle salad with an apple cider vinegar dressing. Refreshing and richhhhhh. Lushness delivered on a saber. I usually despise California viognier but I like this blend. Direly need to try their Rhône variety rosé and red. Santa Barbera Rhône has been my bag recently and not just cause TOP wine’s Elena is on my podcast soon bwahaha

Another @Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher Bum pick. Scrumptious. So damn scrumptious. A bit fleshy but it almost echoes the whisky I tried last night—a viognier-based blend it is richhhhhh. But was picked early enough that there is a tasty acid level and it is all tangerines and honeysuckle salad with an apple cider vinegar dressing. Refreshing and richhhhhh. Lushness delivered on a saber. I usually despise California viognier but I like this blend. Direly need to try their Rhône variety rosé and red. Santa Barbera Rhône has been my bag recently and not just cause TOP wine’s Elena is on my podcast soon bwahaha

Aug 6th, 2018
Thomas Epps

There was nothing in this... but it was dressed up in oak in an attempt to get depth and flavor. Failed miserably. One reviewer called drinking a sip, taking a shot... yup!

There was nothing in this... but it was dressed up in oak in an attempt to get depth and flavor. Failed miserably. One reviewer called drinking a sip, taking a shot... yup!

Jul 17th, 2020
Alan Hyde

Really smooth. 2nd bottle not nearly as good. Therefore, inconsistency bottle to bottle. Lowered its rating from 9.0 to 8.4

Really smooth. 2nd bottle not nearly as good. Therefore, inconsistency bottle to bottle. Lowered its rating from 9.0 to 8.4

Sep 14th, 2019
Chris Grimm

14.7% abv. Great nose/initial taste--like peach nectar--but completely falls apart on the finish. Taking a sip feels like doing a shot. Not my thing.

14.7% abv. Great nose/initial taste--like peach nectar--but completely falls apart on the finish. Taking a sip feels like doing a shot. Not my thing.

May 16th, 2019
Josh

Citrus and herb on the nose. Savory notes, crisp and clean finish.

Citrus and herb on the nose. Savory notes, crisp and clean finish.

Jun 23rd, 2018
Jurgen Weiss

Very nice oily almost gasoline like, but the good kind. Nice birthday wine, $20 at Wholefoods

Very nice oily almost gasoline like, but the good kind. Nice birthday wine, $20 at Wholefoods

Aug 20th, 2017
Serenna LeBron

I normally prefer red but it's summer and this is one of the best white wines I've ever had. Wonderfully executed. It's dry but not sharp.

I normally prefer red but it's summer and this is one of the best white wines I've ever had. Wonderfully executed. It's dry but not sharp.

Jun 22nd, 2017
Taylor K.

Taylor had this 4 years ago

Taylor had this 4 years ago

Apr 18th, 2021
Ganesh

Ganesh had this 5 years ago

Ganesh had this 5 years ago

Apr 5th, 2020