Andrew Rich

Columbia Valley Roussanne

8.729 ratings
8.37 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Roussanne
Pork, Fish, Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Chicken, Pate, Shellfish, Veal, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster
Top Notes For
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

Very nice wine. Soft acidity with some purity. Classic richness and obvious lees treatment. Nice fruit without being sweet or obvious in style.

Very nice wine. Soft acidity with some purity. Classic richness and obvious lees treatment. Nice fruit without being sweet or obvious in style.

1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2015
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

8.6

Not bad. 86pts ANW

Not bad. 86pts ANW

Feb 1st, 2017
Eric Hwang

Extremely minerally and a bit briny, like oyster nectar. Actually paired well with the oysters I ate. Had to have another glass just to be sure I didn't cross contaminate.

Extremely minerally and a bit briny, like oyster nectar. Actually paired well with the oysters I ate. Had to have another glass just to be sure I didn't cross contaminate.

Jul 18th, 2014
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

6.7

Was excited, but it's oxidized. Sad.

Was excited, but it's oxidized. Sad.

Aug 4th, 2013
Daoud Sangwa

Sommelier Whole Foods Market

8.2

Domestic Roussane. Huh!

Domestic Roussane. Huh!

Dec 29th, 2012
Donald Williams

Nice light Roussanne. More flavor as it warmed up.

Nice light Roussanne. More flavor as it warmed up.

Sep 17th, 2020
Sean Lowry

2013v. Pale yellow. Stone fruit (peach, apricot) on the nose and palette. Body is round and a slightly oily, but not as much as many old world/white Rhône blends. Not the most pleasant or versatile flavors. I see why this varietal is often blended with grapes that bring freshness and acidity. 14.1% ABV also throws off the balance a little, as this wine runs a tad hot.

2013v. Pale yellow. Stone fruit (peach, apricot) on the nose and palette. Body is round and a slightly oily, but not as much as many old world/white Rhône blends. Not the most pleasant or versatile flavors. I see why this varietal is often blended with grapes that bring freshness and acidity. 14.1% ABV also throws off the balance a little, as this wine runs a tad hot.

Feb 14th, 2018
Rebecca Lundin

Sweet. Lighter than shery

Sweet. Lighter than shery

Jul 16th, 2017
Kim Brater

Beautiful Roussanne.

Beautiful Roussanne.

Jan 8th, 2017
Stanislav Lobanov

17.5/20 Сложный, красивый аромат с тонами пчелиного воска, мёда и желтых фруктов. Тельное с маслянистой текстурой. Великолепно!

17.5/20 Сложный, красивый аромат с тонами пчелиного воска, мёда и желтых фруктов. Тельное с маслянистой текстурой. Великолепно!

Oct 12th, 2016