An interestingly herb driven Riesling, with pleasant green tones riding above stony minerality and tart citrus. Scouring acidity is just beginning to soften enough to let all the voices speak, and a nice price suggests buying in bulk and aging — some long term, some short term. From an under-heralded source for the variety, one that should be inviting more Riesling plantings to the region. A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
Santa Barbara Winery, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Riesling 2016
By Rich Cook