Union Sacré
Dry Riesling
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
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.