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The 2008 Roussanne, Santa Barbara County returns
to its traditional Rhone-style roots with low acid and subtle
flavors. It maintains aromas and flavors of lime, honey, and stone.
Stolpman Vineyard fruit (83%) adds high acidity, mineral and citrus.
The warmer McGinley Vineyard fruit (17%) adds honey, spice, and
has a softer texture. As a young wine, it is classic Roussanne
and should age for years. (156 cases)
• Stolpman Vineyard harvested on October 20, 1.7 Brix
sugar, 3.4 pH
• McGinley Vineyard harvested on October 10, 22.2 Brix
sugar, 4.0 pH
• Cold settled before barreling and inoculation
• Assmanhausen and Prise de Mousse yeasts used
• Fermented in neutral French oak barrels for aging.
• Wine remained on lees until finishing
• Did not complete ML fermentation
• Lightly fined with non-fat milk and filtered
• Bottled April 11, 2009
• Released June 1, 2009
Roussanne,
along with Viognier and Marsanne, is one of the most important
white wine grapes grown in France's Rhone Valley. It tends to
be light and floral like a Viognier, but with a more citris-like
flavor. You can think of it as Viognier's little sister.
Food
Pairing: This wine is great with oysters on the half-shell.
Typically lighter fare- non meat appetizers or entrees, egg rolls,
fish or chicken. This wine pairs well with seafood - lobster,
sole, shellfish. I prefer it pared with fruitful sauces
and light spicing. I do not recommend it with highly spiced
or powerfully flavored foods. Works well with chowder and
corn. Great with Pan-Pacific preparations.
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