2018 Roussanne, Estate

Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Roussanne
Appellation
El Dorado
Composition
100% Roussanne
Aging
10 Months sur lees | 70% Ntrl French Oak | 30% New French Oak
Alcohol %
12.6
Summer Wine Club Release
In Stock
Inspired by the blancs of Saint-Joseph and Hermitage, we aimed to produce a dry, wild wine reminiscent of the Old World. Roussanne loves a long growing season and on our Green Valley estate ranch we are able to give it just that. Often one of the last blocks to be harvested, it makes for a wine of luxurious textures and tertiary aromatics. We harvest only a small amount of Roussanne from our estate, which is why it’s so special to offer it as a vineyard designated release.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Roussanne
Appellation
El Dorado
Composition
100% Roussanne
Aging
10 Months sur lees | 70% Ntrl French Oak | 30% New French Oak
Alcohol %
12.6
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Roussanne is known for its sometimes odd, always captivating un-fruity-ness. A true terroir-expresser, and it most certainly shines through in the 2018 Estate Roussanne. Classical aromas of beeswax and wet limestone flirt with unbridled notes of peonies and nori. A burst of luscious texture on entry, followed by a generous mid-palate of tart apricot, rooibos, gingerbread and marscapone. The finish is long and silky, brimming with flinty, wild earth. A cellar-worthy wine destined to be savored with complementary cuisine.
Estate Vineyards
100% Green Valley Ranch
Production
105 Cases