Lemon zest, sea spray, green mango. White grapefruit, ginger root, tart yellow apple. Impressively rich yet racy streaks of pineapple core, kumquat, and lime peel writhe with electric and expressive zip within a remarkably deep yet crisp attack. Notes of wild sage and fresh mint make their presence felt alongside a medley of sweet herbs balanced gently by pronounced floral fragrances of honeysuckle, jasmine, and citrus blossom. Hints of fresh salinity and marine-derived soil provide pleasant earthy and mineral undercurrents as a mild dusting of cinnamon reveals a delicate pinch of spice. Strikingly pure, bright, and serious on the palate with outstanding energy and impressive depth of flavor; exhibiting a unconventional and highly intriguing presentation that comes across as both perfectly elegant and wonderfully intense. Medium in body with light powdery tannin cut by high acidity. This 2020 Fiddlestix Vineyard Grüner Veltliner by Luna Hart Wines is a unique and delicious white from Santa Barbara's Santa Rita Hills.

Believed to be native to Austria and found in many parts of Central Europe, Grüner Veltliner is a legendary white wine grape known for creating wines of both great freshness and complexity. This bottling, crafted by Luna Hart Wines using Grüner Veltliner sourced from the well known Fiddlestix vineyard in the southwestern Santa Rita Hills, proves that this well-loved European grape is right at home in cool coastal Santa Barbara. This wine is packed with a range of concentrated yet tart and fresh citrus and tropical fruits layered with intriguing herbal notes, aromatic floral tones, and captivating salty earthiness. Mild amounts of skin contact have been put in play here adding increased depth and texture to the finished product, yet its brilliant purity and energy remain the focus of attention. Outstanding.