Andrew Rich
Columbia Valley Roussanne
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
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, 2015Extremely 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, 2014Nice light Roussanne. More flavor as it warmed up.
Nice light Roussanne. More flavor as it warmed up.
Sep 17th, 20202013v. 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