Tatomer

Vandenberg Riesling

9.121 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Lauren Vance

Buyer Whole Foods Market Oakland

9.3

The rumors are true. California can make a real Riesling. The weight and texture are exquisite. Heavy and silky, the stone fruit and minerality are equally matched on the palate. Made with higher amount of botrytis but you wouldn't guess with how dry it finishes. Touches of petrol, honey, bee pollen, yellow/white flowers after a cold morning rain. Cheers to Tatomer!!

The rumors are true. California can make a real Riesling. The weight and texture are exquisite. Heavy and silky, the stone fruit and minerality are equally matched on the palate. Made with higher amount of botrytis but you wouldn't guess with how dry it finishes. Touches of petrol, honey, bee pollen, yellow/white flowers after a cold morning rain. Cheers to Tatomer!!

5 people found it helpfulSep 4th, 2016
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.8

Med intensity and complexity showing lemon, white mushrooms and orchard fruit. The tiniest touch of rs that is over shown by refreshing. Short finish. #tatomer #riesling #santabarbara #ctbucklinwine

Med intensity and complexity showing lemon, white mushrooms and orchard fruit. The tiniest touch of rs that is over shown by refreshing. Short finish. #tatomer #riesling #santabarbara #ctbucklinwine

Apr 20th, 2017
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.4

Classic nose of petrichor, damp stones, and stone fruit. Palate brings even more excitement. Heavy on the palate, yet still races. White flowers, petrol, apple, phenomenal texture. Outstanding CA Riesling.

Classic nose of petrichor, damp stones, and stone fruit. Palate brings even more excitement. Heavy on the palate, yet still races. White flowers, petrol, apple, phenomenal texture. Outstanding CA Riesling.

Jan 21st, 2017
Craig Haarmeyer

This is Pinot

This is Pinot

Dec 17th, 2015
Patrick Vogel

A superb drinking experience....can't help but be impressed by the Kick On Ranch Rieslings. Required #rieslingstudy

A superb drinking experience....can't help but be impressed by the Kick On Ranch Rieslings. Required #rieslingstudy

Dec 26th, 2017
Jason Gaffner

Smells like Riesling. Tastes like Pinot Blanc

Smells like Riesling. Tastes like Pinot Blanc

Nov 25th, 2017
Brett Bullington

Kick on Ranch Riesling drinking very well a very nice wine!

Kick on Ranch Riesling drinking very well a very nice wine!

Jun 13th, 2017
Emre

Light beautiful texture. Touch of sweetness. Notes of lime and stone fruit.

Light beautiful texture. Touch of sweetness. Notes of lime and stone fruit.

May 30th, 2017
Steve Anderson

Surprised by the slight sweetness compared to other bottlings, but Graham's site indicates the Vandenberg cuvée includes some botrytized fruit. Wonderful texture, stone fruit with a bit of apple and honey. You'll probably enjoy it more if you go in thinking Spät rather than Trocken.

Surprised by the slight sweetness compared to other bottlings, but Graham's site indicates the Vandenberg cuvée includes some botrytized fruit. Wonderful texture, stone fruit with a bit of apple and honey. You'll probably enjoy it more if you go in thinking Spät rather than Trocken.

Apr 8th, 2017
Ben Christen

Delicious and balanced.

Delicious and balanced.

Feb 10th, 2017