Jackson Estate Alisos Hills Viognier
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, roasted pork with apricot glaze, pan-seared scallops
✨ Technical Specifications
The Jackson Estate Alisos Hills Viognier is a brilliant expression of cool-climate Rhone-style whites from Santa Barbara County. Nestled in the Alisos Canyon area, the Alisos Hills Vineyard benefits from a unique maritime microclimate where morning fog and cool Pacific breezes sweep through the transverse valleys. This dramatic diurnal temperature swing slows ripening, allowing the notoriously finicky Viognier grape to develop intense, complex aromatics of white peach, honeysuckle, and exotic spices while preserving its essential natural acidity. To build a luscious, velvety texture that balances this freshness, the wine is typically fermented and aged in French oak barrels, utilizing lees stirring to add richness and depth without masking the grape's exquisite floral character.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1982 by visionary entrepreneur Jess Jackson, Kendall-Jackson emerged as a cornerstone of modern American winemaking with the debut of its iconic 1982 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay. Headquartered in Santa Rosa within Sonoma County, the family-owned estate champions cool-climate, coastal vineyard sites across California's premier winegrowing regions. Guided by an uncompromising dedication to sustainable farming, artisanal small-batch fermentation, and tailored French and American oak aging, the winery captures rich complexity and approachable elegance. Beyond its world-famous Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson produces highly acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and terroir-expressive Grand Reserve collections that highlight the diversity of California's coastal terroir.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Viognier
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%