Vallin Wines

Vin Blanc Santa Ynez Valley White Blend

9.028 ratings
9.012 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Marsanne, Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Vinny Eng

Auspicious Viognier blend to start @StVincentSF - Santa Barbara y'all!!!

Auspicious Viognier blend to start @StVincentSF - Santa Barbara y'all!!!

2 people found it helpfulApr 27th, 2014
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.5

Subtle tropical fruit with fleshy full flavor.

Subtle tropical fruit with fleshy full flavor.

1 person found it helpfulJun 21st, 2014
Sam Coturri

Winery Sixteen 600, Enterprise Vineyards and the Moon Mountain District

9.0

Uncle Bobby brought this to the new Indian joint in town...yeah that works.

Uncle Bobby brought this to the new Indian joint in town...yeah that works.

Nov 29th, 2015
Jeremiah Allen

Relevant

Relevant

Jun 18th, 2015
Tom Kobylarz

Bitter almond, lychee, good balance, elegant but very present.

Bitter almond, lychee, good balance, elegant but very present.

Sep 18th, 2014
Grand Cru Selections

Northern Rhone via the Santa Ynez Valley

Northern Rhone via the Santa Ynez Valley

Jun 3rd, 2014
Amy Pelletier Beck

Lovely, high acid and bold - tried at the Dutch

Lovely, high acid and bold - tried at the Dutch

Jul 22nd, 2016
Ivan London

My first #marsanne! A nice, rich wine. #rhonerangers!

Critical Acclaim (prior vintage)
The 2012 Vin Blanc is 55% Viognier and 45% Marsanne. An outstanding white that has both richness and freshness, it offers up pure stone fruits, sappy spring flowers and Asian pear aromas and flavors to go with a medium-bodied, rounded and supple feel on the palate. Silky and elegant...

90 Points
The Wine Advocate

My first #marsanne! A nice, rich wine. #rhonerangers!

Critical Acclaim (prior vintage)
The 2012 Vin Blanc is 55% Viognier and 45% Marsanne. An outstanding white that has both richness and freshness, it offers up pure stone fruits, sappy spring flowers and Asian pear aromas and flavors to go with a medium-bodied, rounded and supple feel on the palate. Silky and elegant...

90 Points
The Wine Advocate

Sep 27th, 2015
Kim Reisman McKee

Harsh

Apr 25th, 2015
Nicole Gabrielle

Passover Seder cups 1 and 2

Passover Seder cups 1 and 2

Apr 4th, 2015