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Santa Barbara County White Blend

8.821 ratings
8.63 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
White Blend
Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Goose, Squash & Root Vegetables, Pork, Mushrooms, Shellfish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
JeremyC

Some fun complexity here but not loving the 14.7alc. Rous,Vio,Gren,Chrd. Made WS top 100 at 29 which I may not agree with but I appreciate the wine. Another I'd like to revisit down the road. KL

Some fun complexity here but not loving the 14.7alc. Rous,Vio,Gren,Chrd. Made WS top 100 at 29 which I may not agree with but I appreciate the wine. Another I'd like to revisit down the road. KL

1 person found it helpfulJul 13th, 2016
Zach McFarland

Marsanne roussanne viognier blend. Big melon jumps out of you at first sniff, underlying gooseberry and a slightly buttery finish.

Marsanne roussanne viognier blend. Big melon jumps out of you at first sniff, underlying gooseberry and a slightly buttery finish.

1 person found it helpfulApr 25th, 2015
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.8

Very interesting nose and palate. Drank a bit warm at just below room temp. Will try again when cooler.

Pale golden yellow. Nose started off some a candied fruit and flower with a solid backbone of lime, tangerine and white floral notes. Solid acidity (6.5/10) and light plus to medium bodied. Buttery finish though with notes of melon and a touch of lemon. Medium plus finish. Drink till 2019.

Very interesting nose and palate. Drank a bit warm at just below room temp. Will try again when cooler.

Pale golden yellow. Nose started off some a candied fruit and flower with a solid backbone of lime, tangerine and white floral notes. Solid acidity (6.5/10) and light plus to medium bodied. Buttery finish though with notes of melon and a touch of lemon. Medium plus finish. Drink till 2019.

Jan 25th, 2017
Julie Baumgardner

Great fan! Melon and freesia top notes with some honey and berry base flavors. Really nice!

Great fan! Melon and freesia top notes with some honey and berry base flavors. Really nice!

Feb 3rd, 2017
TheSkip

Nice. Very floral. Like drinking a pineapple.

Nice. Very floral. Like drinking a pineapple.

Aug 6th, 2016
Vanessa Justice

I cannot recommend this anti-Chardonnay blend more (coming from a Chard lover)....the Viognier gives it structure and weight but the rest of the blend is ethereal secret juice shepherding you into the freaking weekend like a boss. Bring this fairly easy to find wine from a rockstar maker to any shmancy dinner and get golf claps all night long. Or, serve to a date on your rooftop deck. Don't forget the blanket, cheese crackers and Trojans.

I cannot recommend this anti-Chardonnay blend more (coming from a Chard lover)....the Viognier gives it structure and weight but the rest of the blend is ethereal secret juice shepherding you into the freaking weekend like a boss. Bring this fairly easy to find wine from a rockstar maker to any shmancy dinner and get golf claps all night long. Or, serve to a date on your rooftop deck. Don't forget the blanket, cheese crackers and Trojans.

May 5th, 2016
Conner Massey

Bright, fruity but not too

Bright, fruity but not too

Jan 15th, 2016
Chris Regina

Peach, apricot, honey. Smooth. Good acidity.

Peach, apricot, honey. Smooth. Good acidity.

Jan 9th, 2016
Dion Ysus

Very nice complex white blend from Santa Barbara. Lots of stone fruit and honeysuckle up front with mineral lingering finish

Very nice complex white blend from Santa Barbara. Lots of stone fruit and honeysuckle up front with mineral lingering finish

Dec 25th, 2015
Zachary Zerbe

2014 Tenshen Santa Barbara County White Wine

2014 Tenshen Santa Barbara County White Wine

Dec 5th, 2015