2020 Vermentino
The 2020 Vermentino jumps from the glass with ebullient aromas of peach, pineapple, floral citrus and salted sea breeze. The palate explodes with energy and flavor, revealing flashy notes of stone fruit and Granny Smith apple underpinned by suggestions of green herbs. A fleshy texture finds resolution in a clean, quenching finish.
92 Points, Gold - Los Angeles Invitational Wine Challenge
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Vermentino
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
Acid
.54
pH
3.33
Aging
10 months in stainless steel (90%), neutral French oak barrels (10%)
Alcohol %
15.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2020 Vermentino jumps from the glass with ebullient aromas of peach, pineapple, floral citrus and salted sea breeze. The palate explodes with energy and flavor, revealing flashy notes of stone fruit and Granny Smith apple underpinned by suggestions of green herbs. A fleshy texture finds resolution in a clean, quenching finish.
Vineyard Notes
The 35-acre Brick Barn estate vineyard lies just north of the Santa Ynez River in a largely unexplored winegrowing corridor near the city of Buellton in the western Santa Ynez Valley. Here, persistent sun exposure ensures ripe flavors, while the Pacific Ocean—just 10 miles away—delivers daily cooling that maintains fruit acidity and structure. Our Vermentino is planted to the Tablas A clone in Block 7, a small two-acre parcel situated behind our winery. Here, sandy riverbed soils foster vivid aromatics in our Vermentino fruit, while the persistent marine breezes help maintain fresh acidity right through full maturity. Tight 6x3 vine spacing ensures that yields are kept in check for the sake of natural flavor intensity.
Winemaker Notes
The vision behind our Vermentino is to produce a varietally true wine that exhibits a vibrant Santa Barbara flair. The fruit was harvested at night on October 7 to ensure full retention of aromas and flavors. After gentle pressing, the juice was cold settled for five days, then racked off the solids and cold fermented in stainless steel for a period of 14 days. Winemaker Adrian Bolshoi chose the ES Floral yeast to accentuate the Vermentino fruit’s natural floral qualities. After fermentation, the wine was racked off the lees and aged for nine months prior to bottling. The vast majority of the wine was aged in stainless steel to ensure the retention of delicate aromatics and bright fruit flavors. The remainder was aged in neutral French oak barrels, which brought an added touch of depth to the mouthfeel.
Food Pairing Notes
The fresh, energetic and slightly herbaceous flavors of the 2020 Vermentino pair well with crab cakes, gnocchi in pesto sauce, artichoke pizza and baked sole with lemon.
Other Notes
The distinctive growing conditions of our estate vineyard are a perfect fit for Vermentino, inspiring us to feature this underrated Italian variety in our small family of white wines. The 2020 vintage marks our most impressive Vermentino to date, showing what is possible from this variety at the Brick Barn estate.
Product Reviews
Stacey Gourson
(Sep 23, 2022 at 7:25 PM)
I tend to drink more reds but this was one of my favorites over the summer! Crisp and refreshing yet not too sweet. One of my favorite whites along with the Grenache Blanc. Love it paired with prosciutto and cantaloupe.
Leah Rickard
(Sep 24, 2022 at 12:37 PM)
This is a refreshing wine on a summer day. It is smooth and delicate with a crisp finish.
Anissa Di Vincente
(Nov 2, 2022 at 5:25 PM)
I love the bright and fresh taste of this wine. I have bought several bottles and it is always a joy to drink, alone or with food.
Ryan Heinberg
(Mar 8, 2023 at 2:05 PM)
After spending some time in Italy last year we were excited to try this varietal and we’re impressed. It brought back some incredible memories and offered a great experience at the winery.