Tercero 2014 Verbiage Blanc White (Santa Barbara County)

Country: US / Verbiage Blanc
Variety: Rhône-style White Blend California
Winery: Tercero / Santa Barbara County

This blend of 64% Roussanne, 24% Viognier and 12% Grenache Blanc from White Hawk, Camp 4 and Zaca Mesa vineyards begins with an oily nose of dried apricots, dried apples, smoke and intriguing pecan and macadamia nuttiness. The palate is crisp and more restrained, offering honey, pears, dried mango and a woody, white mushroom-like earthiness.