Union Sacré
Dry Riesling
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Orange Riesling! Cloudy and natty but clean. Very tart. 12.7 alc.
Orange Riesling! Cloudy and natty but clean. Very tart. 12.7 alc.
Apr 25th, 2023
Union Sacré Wines “Dry Riesling” – 2023
Santa Barbara County, California 🇺🇸
Overview
A decidedly non-traditional Riesling crafted in a dry, Alsace-inspired style. Sourced from Santa Barbara County, this bottling emphasizes structure, minerality, and precision rather than sweetness, showcasing Riesling’s serious and gastronomic side.
Aromas & Flavors
Lime zest, green apple, and white peach lead, followed by subtle floral notes and a faint stony minerality. Clean, focused, and vibrant, with no residual sugar to blur the profile.
Mouthfeel
Crisp and linear, driven by refreshing acidity and a taut, mineral spine. The palate is energetic and precise, finishing dry and mouthwatering. Cheers!
Food Pairings
Seafood, oysters, sushi, pork dishes, spicy Asian cuisine, schnitzel, or fresh chèvre. Also excellent as a standalone aperitif.
Verdict
An extremely successful dry Riesling that breaks expectations. Precise, refreshing, and very food-friendly — proof that Santa Barbara can deliver serious Riesling when treated with restraint.
Did You Know?
Alsatian-style Rieslings are typically fermented fully dry and focus on texture and minerality rather than aromatic sweetness, making them ideal table wines.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
Surprisingly delicious and dangerously easy to enjoy — a dry Riesling that wins you over sip by sip.
Union Sacré Wines “Dry Riesling” – 2023
Santa Barbara County, California 🇺🇸
Overview
A decidedly non-traditional Riesling crafted in a dry, Alsace-inspired style. Sourced from Santa Barbara County, this bottling emphasizes structure, minerality, and precision rather than sweetness, showcasing Riesling’s serious and gastronomic side.
Aromas & Flavors
Lime zest, green apple, and white peach lead, followed by subtle floral notes and a faint stony minerality. Clean, focused, and vibrant, with no residual sugar to blur the profile.
Mouthfeel
Crisp and linear, driven by refreshing acidity and a taut, mineral spine. The palate is energetic and precise, finishing dry and mouthwatering. Cheers!
Food Pairings
Seafood, oysters, sushi, pork dishes, spicy Asian cuisine, schnitzel, or fresh chèvre. Also excellent as a standalone aperitif.
Verdict
An extremely successful dry Riesling that breaks expectations. Precise, refreshing, and very food-friendly — proof that Santa Barbara can deliver serious Riesling when treated with restraint.
Did You Know?
Alsatian-style Rieslings are typically fermented fully dry and focus on texture and minerality rather than aromatic sweetness, making them ideal table wines.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
Surprisingly delicious and dangerously easy to enjoy — a dry Riesling that wins you over sip by sip.
Union sacre orange dry Reisling (natural)
Santa Barbara County,Calffornia 2022. Surprised I liked this but very nice
Union sacre orange dry Reisling (natural)
Santa Barbara County,Calffornia 2022. Surprised I liked this but very nice
