2021 Viognier
The 2021 Viognier opens with delicate aromas of white peach, green apple and jasmine. A soft, elegantly weighted palate shows flavors of pear and stone fruits with hints of mineral and spice. Sleek fruitiness lingers on a cool, clean finish.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Viognier
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
Acid
.05
pH
3.7
Aging
10 months in stainless steel
Alcohol %
15.1
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2020 Viognier opens with delicate aromas of white peach, green apple and jasmine. A soft, elegantly weighted palate shows flavors of pear and stone fruits with hints of mineral and spice. Sleek fruitiness lingers on a cool, clean 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 Viognier is planted to two small blocks totaling just under four acres. Here, sandy riverbed soils foster vivid aromatics in our Viognier
fruit, while the persistent marine breezes help maintain vibrant 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 Viognier fruit was harvested at night on September 16 after a steady growing season was punctuated by two late summer heat waves. Aiming for a more delicate expression of the Viognier grape, Winemaker Adrian Bolshoi cold
fermented the juice in stainless steel tanks with Aroma White yeast, which was chosen to accentuate the fruit’s naturally bright flavors and floral aromatics. After fermentation, wine was racked to stainless steel tanks for cold stabilization at 30 degrees, then racked one month later to age in stainless steel for another nine months prior to bottling. The result is a Viognier that delivers exceptional purity of varietal aroma and flavor.
Food Pairing Notes
The soft, elegant and slightly spicy character of the 2020 Viognier makes a great match for grilled halibut, poached
salmon, pear salad and spicy Asian fare.
Other Notes
We aim to produce a pure rendition of this classic Rhône variety, with an emphasis on bright, refreshing fruit flavors. The result is a Viognier whose character is distinctive to the Brick Barn estate.
Product Reviews
Mike Ziemienski
(Mar 8, 2023 at 12:12 PM)
We are huge Viognier fans… but this is easily one of our top 3! It was one of the reasons we joining the club!! It is a perfect wine for summer!
Andy Tromans
(Mar 8, 2023 at 12:15 PM)
This is my go to summer wine thanks to its smooth and aromatic profile. I love it!
Michele C
(Mar 10, 2023 at 1:47 PM)
Viognier is an elegant and delicious white that pairs exceptionally with a charcuterie platter, pasta or fish. It's one of my Brick Barn favorites! It's crisp and delicious and provides a nice alternative for us chardonnay lovers.
Jim C
(Mar 10, 2023 at 2:17 PM)
My wife's new favorite Viognier! Great just by itself or paired fish. Perfect all year round!
Robert Krantz
(Mar 11, 2023 at 8:43 AM)
My favorite white wine! Great by itself, but pairs beautifully with just about anything. It's a perfect summer wine but I drink it all year round. 5 star for sure!
Charlie Sizemore
(Mar 26, 2023 at 5:13 PM)
Perfect wine for a beautiful summer afternoon! My favorite of all the whites.