A strikingly pure and expressive dry Riesling, this single‑vineyard bottling from Kick On Ranch captures Union Sacré’s devotion to Alsatian noble varieties—floral, mineral, and beautifully understated.
Taste
Bright and lifted, this Riesling opens with notes of dry pear, Granny Smith apple, citrus peel, and fresh lilies. The palate is taut and vibrant, driven by zesty acidity and clean mineral lines, with just enough texture from extended skin contact to give the wine shape and depth. Crisp, refreshing, and aromatic without being sweet, it’s classic Riesling through a California lens.
About the Winery/Winemaker
Union Sacré is one of the Central Coast’s most distinctive producers, dedicated entirely to Alsatian varieties and crafted by longtime friends Xavier Arnaudin and Philip Muzzy. Xavier—French‑born, WSET certified, and formally trained in Oenology—brings traditional European precision, while Philip, a Michigan‑born designer turned vintner, contributes creativity and fearless experimentation. Their combined decades of experience across Central Coast wineries come together to produce wines of clarity, restraint, and intention. The fruit for this Riesling comes from Kick On Ranch, a windswept site just west of Los Alamos near the Pacific, now recognized as one of California’s top vineyards for dry Riesling.
Why We Love It
This wine is a quiet stunner. It’s unfiltered, unrefined, and fermented cool for three weeks, yielding a Riesling that’s both honest and elegant. With its floral aromatics, lean texture, and minerality, it’s the perfect table wine—serious enough for wine lovers but effortless to drink. A beautiful expression of what California can do with this noble grape.
Technical Wine Notes
Origin: Santa Barbara County, California
Vineyard: Kick On Ranch
Varietal: 100% Riesling
Fermentation: 18 hours skin contact; cool fermentation at 50°F for three weeks
Aging: 7 months in neutral puncheon (130‑gallon barrels)
Fining/Filtering: Unfiltered, unrefined
Alcohol: 12.3% ABV
Production: 237 cases
Style: Dry, aromatic, bright and mineral‑driven
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