Rôtie Cellars
Northern Blend Walla Walla Valley Syrah Viognier
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Truncated party notes. Wow. So much character. All sorts of earthy, savory, minerally scents. Campfire, black olive, warm terra cotta, rich dark berry ooze. Great balance and cling.
Truncated party notes. Wow. So much character. All sorts of earthy, savory, minerally scents. Campfire, black olive, warm terra cotta, rich dark berry ooze. Great balance and cling.
Jun 21st, 2021Aromas of sweet fruit and earthy notes lifted by the floral Viognier. This needed thirty minutes to blossom. Dusty tannins carry ripe plum, cherry, blueberry fruits. The Rocks Syrah gives a pleasant weightiness, but I do wish it had some of that Rocks funk.
Aromas of sweet fruit and earthy notes lifted by the floral Viognier. This needed thirty minutes to blossom. Dusty tannins carry ripe plum, cherry, blueberry fruits. The Rocks Syrah gives a pleasant weightiness, but I do wish it had some of that Rocks funk.
Oct 13th, 2019Sweet red berry juice, smoky powdered stone, bresaola, and musky florals in the nose. Intensely minerally and savory in the mouth. Broad, high pH mouthfeel. Still some slightly gritty but pleasant tannin. Long finish. Very distinctive.
Sweet red berry juice, smoky powdered stone, bresaola, and musky florals in the nose. Intensely minerally and savory in the mouth. Broad, high pH mouthfeel. Still some slightly gritty but pleasant tannin. Long finish. Very distinctive.
Sep 5th, 2019
Sweet juicy, menthol, bramble fruit. Salty meats. Delicious
Sweet juicy, menthol, bramble fruit. Salty meats. Delicious
Mar 18th, 2019
Despite this being delicious it is just too rich for me. Very deep and intensely concentrated with opulent violet notes plus savory salami. A core of plum, blueberry, earth. Half a glass and I’m already full and buzzed. Mouth coating. Lots of fruit but I don’t imagine this has the acid structure for the long haul.
Despite this being delicious it is just too rich for me. Very deep and intensely concentrated with opulent violet notes plus savory salami. A core of plum, blueberry, earth. Half a glass and I’m already full and buzzed. Mouth coating. Lots of fruit but I don’t imagine this has the acid structure for the long haul.
Nov 24th, 2018A bit young, so give it plenty of air. The nose is really complex: smoldering stones, flowers, freshly-baked whole wheat bread, dark rich berry ooze. Intense and large-framed in the mouth. Initial hit is tight and hot, but then opens into mouth-coating savory flavors. Lots of tannin to shed, but terrific length. Goes on and on. Terrific now, but will definitely improve over the next few years.
A bit young, so give it plenty of air. The nose is really complex: smoldering stones, flowers, freshly-baked whole wheat bread, dark rich berry ooze. Intense and large-framed in the mouth. Initial hit is tight and hot, but then opens into mouth-coating savory flavors. Lots of tannin to shed, but terrific length. Goes on and on. Terrific now, but will definitely improve over the next few years.
Nov 2nd, 2018Dark fruits, earth, chocolate, and dried flowers.
Dark fruits, earth, chocolate, and dried flowers.
Sep 29th, 2018
Sean Boyd wanted to pay respect to the wines he truly loves to drink, those of France's Rhone Valley. So he set a goal to start a winery based entirely on making traditional Rhone-style blends in Washington State. Deep Ruby with sweet red fruit aromas and citrus floral scents. On the palate black berry fruits with raisins and smoky almond flavors, some cacao and earthy notes. Full fine dusty tannins noted on a lingering finish. Well done. Tasting Sample.
Sean Boyd wanted to pay respect to the wines he truly loves to drink, those of France's Rhone Valley. So he set a goal to start a winery based entirely on making traditional Rhone-style blends in Washington State. Deep Ruby with sweet red fruit aromas and citrus floral scents. On the palate black berry fruits with raisins and smoky almond flavors, some cacao and earthy notes. Full fine dusty tannins noted on a lingering finish. Well done. Tasting Sample.
Always solid, the Rôtie's Northern Blend is composed of 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier, adding subtle sweetness to a nose is fairly brimming over with ripe Rainier cherries, Italian plums, and baking spices. The fruit is sourced from the Rocks AVA, just south of Walla Walla Valley, a site that tends to contribute earthy undertones and, even a bit of funk, all of which can be found in this bottle, though not as pronounced as some other examples from this unique and very singular appellation. Bravo!
Always solid, the Rôtie's Northern Blend is composed of 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier, adding subtle sweetness to a nose is fairly brimming over with ripe Rainier cherries, Italian plums, and baking spices. The fruit is sourced from the Rocks AVA, just south of Walla Walla Valley, a site that tends to contribute earthy undertones and, even a bit of funk, all of which can be found in this bottle, though not as pronounced as some other examples from this unique and very singular appellation. Bravo!
Apr 17th, 2016
94/6 mostly if not all the fruit is from The Rocks. Smoked meats, dark red/black with some flinty notes on the way back end. One of the best lineups of wine in Walla Walla. Lifetime guarantee on pricing for club members.
94/6 mostly if not all the fruit is from The Rocks. Smoked meats, dark red/black with some flinty notes on the way back end. One of the best lineups of wine in Walla Walla. Lifetime guarantee on pricing for club members.
May 10th, 2017