What a superb surprise this Roussanne from Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara! All grape clusters are hand turned a month before harvest to ensure full (rust) ripeness of each grape. The wine resembles a white Northern Rhone, but from the greater appellations. Just as opulent! Aroma’s of butter, vanilla, citrus, peach, honey, toast, smoke, honeysuckle. Medium acidity with a long finish.
One of the surprises of this year!
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This is a wonderful Roussanne! Nice golden color, with great minerality, flavors of stone fruit, honeysuckle and a touch of yeasty bread. Will definitely buy again. Drink now - 2028.
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7/1/2022 - RPerro Likes this wine: 93 Points
Consistent with prior note. This is a delicious Roussanne!
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6/9/2022 - ThijsV Likes this wine: 93 Points
What a superb surprise this Roussanne from Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara! All grape clusters are hand turned a month before harvest to ensure full (rust) ripeness of each grape. The wine resembles a white Northern Rhone, but from the greater appellations. Just as opulent!
Aroma’s of butter, vanilla, citrus, peach, honey, toast, smoke, honeysuckle. Medium acidity with a long finish.
One of the surprises of this year!
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11/25/2021 - EvanJB wrote:
Excellent
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9/5/2021 - EvanJB wrote:
Wonderful golden nectar. another good vintage of a great Roussane
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5/23/2021 - RPerro Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is a wonderful Roussanne! Nice golden color, with great minerality, flavors of stone fruit, honeysuckle and a touch of yeasty bread. Will definitely buy again. Drink now - 2028.
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