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Wine Details
Price:
$22.00 per bottle
Description:
As the other white "Rhone" varietal in our lineup, the grapes for this wine come from the nearby Camp 4 vineyard. Unlike the partially tank fermented Viognier, this wine has undergone 100% French oak barrel fermentation and complete malolactic fermentation resulting in a wine that goes up a notch in body and complexity. It reveals viscous, ultra-ripe, mango, pineapple and pear flavors with a touch of honey. Roussanne is not often bottled by itself, but we think it deserves a chance to stand up and be noticed by those in the desperate search for white wines with character. Its a great accent to crab, lobster or that rare abalone cookout. While ready to drink now, this is a deep and textured enough white wine to continue to improve with a little bottle age.
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Varietal Definition
Roussanne:
Also known as Bergeron in the french Savoie region. Semi-classic grape grown in the Hermitage-Rhone and southern Cotes du Rhone region of France. Still occasionally incorporated into white wine blends, (e.g: with the Marsanne grape wine), because of its acidity and aroma but finding less and less favor.
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Viognier:
The most acclaimed white wine grape from France's Rhône Valley, Viognier is a highly aromatic varietal, with a flavor profile that could include peach, apricot, nectarine, lichee, musk and flower blossom. The heady perfume of this varietal is one of its trademarks, although its flavors are sometimes problematic in matching with food. However, it does well with lobster, crab and moderately flavored fish. Use it as an apéritif as an alternative to Chardonnay. The "Rhône Rangers" in California have done an excellent job promoting this varietal.
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