{"title":"Girls in the","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"girls-in-the-vineyard-white-blend","title":"Girls in the Vineyard White Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGirls in the Vineyard White Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 750ml Rhône-style white field blend from Dunnigan Hills, California, produced by Art+Farm Wine. The 2016 vintage earned 92 points from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e, signaling serious quality from an under-the-radar California appellation guided by acclaimed viticulturist Steve Matthiasson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Origin: Dunnigan Hills, Yolo County, California  |  Style: White Rhône Field Blend  |  Blend: 49% Grenache Blanc, 29% Viognier, 11% Piquepoul Blanc, 11% Roussanne  |  Producer: Art+Farm Wine  |  Vineyard: Windmill Vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt+Farm Wine sources fruit from Windmill Vineyard in the Dunnigan Hills of Yolo County, where viticulturist Steve Matthiasson oversees the growing. This is a true field blend — Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Piquepoul Blanc, and Roussanne are planted together in the vineyard and harvested simultaneously, meaning each variety arrives at a different ripeness level, contributing distinct flavors and textures to the final wine. The fruit is whole-bunch pressed, then fermented in neutral French oak barrels and aged sur lie until bottling, preserving freshness while building weight and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with ripe pear and honeyed apricot, followed by delicate herbal undertones. Beneath those fruit tones sit gentle layers of butter, vanilla cream, and a hint of toasted almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the palate, ripe pear and vanilla bean dominate the entry, transitioning into toasted almond and lemon citrus at mid-palate. The texture is luscious yet retains a crisp backbone — a hallmark of the Piquepoul Blanc component — delivering impressive depth across each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is dry, long, and deeply satisfying, with a distinctive lip-smacking quality often associated with Picpoul-based wines. Lingering notes of citrus peel and toasted grain slowly fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Girls in the Vineyard\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis field blend is at its best served lightly chilled, around 50–55°F, in a wide-bowled white wine glass that allows the aromatic complexity to open up. Neat sipping rewards patience, but the wine's structure also makes it a versatile partner in wine-based cocktails and spritzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Wine Spritz:\u003c\/strong\u003e The honey and pear notes play beautifully against sparkling water and a grapefruit twist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrench 75 (wine variation):\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap champagne for this blend to add textural richness and almond depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Sangria:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Viognier and Grenache Blanc components bring stone-fruit sweetness that anchors seasonal fruit additions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing Rhône-style whites to friends who default to Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a summer seafood dinner on the patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting to a wine lover who values small-production California bottlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring California appellations beyond Napa and Sonoma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Girls in the Vineyard taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It delivers ripe pear, toasted almond, and vanilla bean on the palate, with a luscious yet crisp texture and a dry, lingering finish marked by citrus and a distinctive lip-smacking quality from its Piquepoul Blanc component.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Girls in the Vineyard compare to Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are California white Rhône blends, but Girls in the Vineyard leans into a field-blend approach where all varieties are co-harvested at different ripeness levels, while Tablas Creek in Paso Robles ferments each variety separately before blending. The Girls bottling tends toward a rounder, more textural style with pronounced pear and almond notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Girls in the Vineyard good for sipping on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — the sur lie aging gives it enough weight and complexity to hold attention on its own, and the interplay between creamy richness and crisp acidity makes it rewarding without food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Girls in the Vineyard made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is produced by Art+Farm Wine using fruit from Windmill Vineyard in the Dunnigan Hills AVA of Yolo County, California, under the viticultural guidance of Steve Matthiasson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Girls in the Vineyard?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled shrimp or scallops echo the wine's buttery richness. Roasted chicken with herbs mirrors its savory, herbal aromatics. Soft-ripened cheeses like brie complement its creamy texture. Stone-fruit salads highlight the apricot and pear notes. Thai green curry works thanks to the wine's aromatic Viognier component and balancing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Girls in the Vineyard come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard release is a 750ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Girls in the Vineyard worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e It positions as a small-production, artisan-tier California white that punches well above typical entry-level blends — the 92-point \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e score for the 2016 vintage and Steve Matthiasson's involvement reinforce its credibility in the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Girls in the Vineyard?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue field blends are uncommon in California; most producers ferment varieties separately and blend afterward. Girls in the Vineyard takes the Old World approach of co-planting and co-harvesting, which yields a wine where the varieties integrate from the start rather than being assembled later. Steve Matthiasson's reputation as one of California's most respected viticulturists adds a layer of provenance rarely found at this production scale. With a 92-point nod from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e and a blend built around Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Piquepoul Blanc, and Roussanne, this bottling stands as a compelling argument for Dunnigan Hills as serious Rhône-variety territory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Girls in the","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837672091817,"sku":"29499","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Girls-in-the-Vineyard-White-Blend__88008.jpg?v=1730490100"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/girls-in-the.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}