Another case of this in the cellar would thrill me. This wine is so versatile. Scents and flavors of white peach, white pepper, lychee fruit and a clean, full finish of anise. The finish is long and mouthfeel is filling. It delights the eye with its richness; a yellow gold that while deep is also bright. While this is a blend of 65% Grenache Blanc and 35% , Rousanne, the Rousanne drives this wine’s bus “from the color to the rich nose and silky mouthfeel of the finish,” as I’ve said before. And it’s still equally true that, “This wine rocks every time.’ Love, love, love this wine.” 14.5% alc. With blanc du veau; a much better pairing than the Breton Dilettante. Recommended, but leaning toward Highly Recommended.
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Nothing to add about this wine that I haven’t already said many times before. For that reason, I won’t post this note. I will say, however, that after the Spousal Unit posted a picture of dinner on FB, the Scion chimed in that doing so was “cruel” given her college gruel.
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This hasn’t moved an inch since last November (my last time opening a bottle. Loads of “White peach on the attack; anise on the ever so long finish. Somewhere in the middle is lychee fruit and white pepper. But don’t let all this discussion of ”white“ fool you into thinking the color is thin. It’s a rich yellow gold that draws in the eye. The Rousanne in this wine heavily affects everything from the color to the rich nose and silky mouthfeel of the finish. A big, but incredibly balanced wine. A blend of 65% Grenache Blanc and 35% Rousanne.” This wine rocks every time.’ Love, love, love this wine. 14.5% alc. With assorted cheeses, molé, surryano ham and crusty bread. Recommended, but leaning toward Highly Recommended.
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Much the same as last August when I wrote, “White peach on the attack; anise on the ever so long finish. Somewhere in the middle is lychee fruit and white pepper. But don’t let all this discussion of ”white“ fool you into thinking the color is thin. It’s a rich yellow gold that draws in the eye. The Rousanne in this wine heavily affects everything from the color to the rich nose and silky mouthfeel of the finish. A big, but incredibly balanced wine. A blend of 65% Grenache Blanc and 35% Rousanne.” This wine rocks every time. 14.5% alc. With roasted pork tenderloin in a cider-mustard sauce. Recommended, but leaning toward Highly Recommended.
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The nose is a definite “Wow!” factor with white stone fruits, particularly white peach. From the nose alone, you know this will be a big wine. White peach on the attack; anise on the ever so long finish. Somewhere in the middle is lychee fruit and white pepper. But don’t let all this discussion of “white” fool you into thinking the color is thin. It’s a rich yellow gold that draws in the eye. The Rousanne in this wine heavily affects everything from the color to the rich nose and silky mouthfeel of the finish. A big, but incredibly balanced wine. A blend of 65% Grenache Blanc and 35% Rousanne. 14.5% alc. After a big lunch out, we opted for something lighter and simpler: a semi-repeat of the night before with assorted cheeses (St Andre (a much improved pairing choice), Nevaire and one other) and tuna & avocado salad accompanied by crusty bread and black pepper crackers and tomatoes. The pairing of the St. Andre, tomato atop a cracker with the wine was by far the best pairing; stunningly good. A better pairing would be a roast chicken with a peach BBQ sauce. Recommended, but leaning toward Highly Recommended.
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Thursday night at home - the night before a CTW project. Couldn't quite get it cold enough to enjoy., but had it the next night out for sushi with Linda and John. Enjoyed by all - will probably buy a couple more bottles.
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This wine is up my alley, very pleasant tropical and floral notes; excellent mouth feel, crisp and good balance, with a generous taste, pineapple, ripe apple and floral flavors present; finishes relatively short but overall an outstanding effort.
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Los Olivos Tasting: 65% Grenache Blanc, 35% Roussanne. Floral nose. Refreshing and crisp, the Grenache Blanc "tames" the Roussanne a bit. Nice tropical fruits, melon.
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Lovely yellow-gold. Good legs. Vanillin oak in the nose, with lychee, cream and butter. Loads of creamy, honeyed, multi-nuanced fruit on the palate. Unfolds layer upon layer. Complex for sure but at the same time somehow powerful and rich with a large frame. This wants to grab all of your attention. And it does. Bravo! 5-13-17-8: 93/100
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A really fine white Rhone-type wine. Clean and bright. Lovely tropical fruit nose with lychee and a hint of mild banana. Excellent fruit-acid balance makes this very refreshing and lively in the mouth. Exudes the character of the varietals it is comprised of. This one won over one of my friends. 5-12-16-7 90/100
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11/24/2014 - timewithwine wrote:
Another case of this in the cellar would thrill me. This wine is so versatile. Scents and flavors of white peach, white pepper, lychee fruit and a clean, full finish of anise. The finish is long and mouthfeel is filling. It delights the eye with its richness; a yellow gold that while deep is also bright. While this is a blend of 65% Grenache Blanc and 35% , Rousanne, the Rousanne drives this wine’s bus “from the color to the rich nose and silky mouthfeel of the finish,” as I’ve said before. And it’s still equally true that, “This wine rocks every time.’ Love, love, love this wine.” 14.5% alc. With blanc du veau; a much better pairing than the Breton Dilettante. Recommended, but leaning toward Highly Recommended.
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9/4/2014 - timewithwine wrote:
Nothing to add about this wine that I haven’t already said many times before. For that reason, I won’t post this note. I will say, however, that after the Spousal Unit posted a picture of dinner on FB, the Scion chimed in that doing so was “cruel” given her college gruel.
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5/23/2014 - timewithwine wrote:
This hasn’t moved an inch since last November (my last time opening a bottle. Loads of “White peach on the attack; anise on the ever so long finish. Somewhere in the middle is lychee fruit and white pepper. But don’t let all this discussion of ”white“ fool you into thinking the color is thin. It’s a rich yellow gold that draws in the eye. The Rousanne in this wine heavily affects everything from the color to the rich nose and silky mouthfeel of the finish. A big, but incredibly balanced wine. A blend of 65% Grenache Blanc and 35% Rousanne.” This wine rocks every time.’ Love, love, love this wine. 14.5% alc. With assorted cheeses, molé, surryano ham and crusty bread. Recommended, but leaning toward Highly Recommended.
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11/14/2013 - timewithwine wrote:
Much the same as last August when I wrote, “White peach on the attack; anise on the ever so long finish. Somewhere in the middle is lychee fruit and white pepper. But don’t let all this discussion of ”white“ fool you into thinking the color is thin. It’s a rich yellow gold that draws in the eye. The Rousanne in this wine heavily affects everything from the color to the rich nose and silky mouthfeel of the finish. A big, but incredibly balanced wine. A blend of 65% Grenache Blanc and 35% Rousanne.” This wine rocks every time. 14.5% alc. With roasted pork tenderloin in a cider-mustard sauce. Recommended, but leaning toward Highly Recommended.
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8/17/2013 - timewithwine wrote:
The nose is a definite “Wow!” factor with white stone fruits, particularly white peach. From the nose alone, you know this will be a big wine. White peach on the attack; anise on the ever so long finish. Somewhere in the middle is lychee fruit and white pepper. But don’t let all this discussion of “white” fool you into thinking the color is thin. It’s a rich yellow gold that draws in the eye. The Rousanne in this wine heavily affects everything from the color to the rich nose and silky mouthfeel of the finish. A big, but incredibly balanced wine. A blend of 65% Grenache Blanc and 35% Rousanne. 14.5% alc. After a big lunch out, we opted for something lighter and simpler: a semi-repeat of the night before with assorted cheeses (St Andre (a much improved pairing choice), Nevaire and one other) and tuna & avocado salad accompanied by crusty bread and black pepper crackers and tomatoes. The pairing of the St. Andre, tomato atop a cracker with the wine was by far the best pairing; stunningly good. A better pairing would be a roast chicken with a peach BBQ sauce. Recommended, but leaning toward Highly Recommended.
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7/12/2012 - eastover wrote:
Thursday night at home - the night before a CTW project. Couldn't quite get it cold enough to enjoy., but had it the next night out for sushi with Linda and John. Enjoyed by all - will probably buy a couple more bottles.
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4/14/2012 - BobMilton Likes this wine: 90 Points
An interesting mix. Good acidity and body with a touch of butter (oak?) providing a bit more complexity than usual.
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1/13/2012 - royalscam wrote: 91 Points
This wine is up my alley, very pleasant tropical and floral notes; excellent mouth feel, crisp and good balance, with a generous taste, pineapple, ripe apple and floral flavors present; finishes relatively short but overall an outstanding effort.
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12/27/2011 - sterin wrote: 90 Points
I found this wine to be nice but a little boring. Everyone else loved it.
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10/9/2011 - paulrub Likes this wine: 90 Points
A very easy wine to drink. Almost too easy.
The wine looks Light gold colored.
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8/8/2011 - cpsmith33 wrote: 89 Points
Los Olivos Tasting: 65% Grenache Blanc, 35% Roussanne. Floral nose. Refreshing and crisp, the Grenache Blanc "tames" the Roussanne a bit. Nice tropical fruits, melon.
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7/30/2011 - PIntag wrote: 89 Points
Tensley tasting room in Los Olivos. Very nice flavors with good balancing acidity. A little touch of heat on the finish.
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4/24/2011 - MicklethePickle wrote: 93 Points
Lovely yellow-gold. Good legs. Vanillin oak in the nose, with lychee, cream and butter. Loads of creamy, honeyed, multi-nuanced fruit on the palate. Unfolds layer upon layer. Complex for sure but at the same time somehow powerful and rich with a large frame. This wants to grab all of your attention. And it does. Bravo! 5-13-17-8: 93/100
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4/15/2011 - MicklethePickle wrote: 90 Points
A really fine white Rhone-type wine. Clean and bright. Lovely tropical fruit nose with lychee and a hint of mild banana. Excellent fruit-acid balance makes this very refreshing and lively in the mouth. Exudes the character of the varietals it is comprised of. This one won over one of my friends. 5-12-16-7 90/100
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