2020 Open Arms
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2000
Type: White
Price: $49.00
2020 Open Arms - McClain Cellars Like a warm embrace in a bottle, this limited-release Viognier blend welcomes you with enchanting aromas of honeysuckle and ripe pear. Crafted from Santa Ynez Valley grapes, Open Arms delivers a crisp, delightful experience with layers of caramel and Granny Smith apple that dance across your palate. The 80% Viognier and 20% Grenache Blanc blend creates bright, inviting fruit flavors that truly open your heart to life's beautiful moments. Perfect alongside pan-sea
Tasting Notes
This luminous pale gold Viognier blend displays brilliant clarity with subtle green highlights. The aromatic bouquet opens with enticing honeysuckle blossoms, ripe Bartlett pear, and hints of green apple, complemented by delicate notes of vanilla and toasted almonds. On the palate, the wine reveals excellent balance with crisp acidity supporting flavors of stone fruit, caramelized pear, and subtle tropical undertones, while the 20% Grenache Blanc adds texture and complexity. The finish is clean and refreshing with lingering honeysuckle and a touch of minerality that reflects its Santa Ynez Valley terroir.
Food Pairings
Pan-seared sea bass with pistachio butter, grilled lobster with lemon herb butter, roasted chicken with apricot glaze, seared scallops with cauliflower purée, fresh goat cheese and pear salad, grilled halibut with mango salsa, creamy risotto with wild mushrooms
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