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Rousanne

Increasingly popular in the Central Coast of California for blending purposes and as a varietal, Roussanne is a trendy, white Rhône grape. In France it is often blended with Marsanne, and is cultivated in Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon, read more...as well as the Rhone. With inconsistent yields, poor resistance to winds, and its susceptibility to powdery mildew and rot, Roussanne had almost disappeared from the northern Rhône until superior clones were developed. Now, it is only one of two vine varieties permitted in the white versions of the northern Rhône’s red wine appellations. In the southern Rhône, it is only one of four grape varieties permitted in white Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Roussanne’s main asset is its distinctive aroma, along with an acidity which helps it to age better than its partner Marsanne. Roussanne tends to ripen late and can benefit from oak ageing.

Rousanne, you’re a beauty from southern France; deftly perfumed with strikingly angular features. You offer style and grace in a relationship of polar opposites. Often overshadowed by your charmingly oafish partner Marsanne, you seem comfortable adding small doses of lively acidic banter to counter his less polished wit. In sunny California don't be surprised if you're frequently called upon to keep Marsanne's act a little sharper. His tendency to drink-in the sun, will require you to save him from his own vices.    (hide)

mark reviewed Zaca Mesa Roussanne 2006:

November 2009

mark

Lovely light nose of peach and apricot. I really like the texture of the wine, it's creamy and juicy at the same time, with the tiniest bit of a bite at the end and a long creamy finish. Flavors have nice fat stone fruits...

Zaca Mesa Roussanne 2006

Starting at $25^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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ccarpita reviewed Zaca Mesa Roussanne 2006:

November 2009

ccarpita

Really bold and powerful with a soft touch, butteriness and mild acids are in perfect balance, the fruits are melonous and tropical. Would go great with couscous and salmon.

Zaca Mesa Roussanne 2006

Starting at $25^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Gregory Dal Piaz reviewed Zaca Mesa Roussanne 2006:

November 2009

Gregory Dal Piaz

Lovely, intense aromatics combine hints of lychee and green tea with crisp green pear tones and well-integrated notes of fading spices, chalk, chestnut and lavender. Really rich yet bright on entry, with a seductive...

Zaca Mesa Roussanne 2006

Starting at $25^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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VegasOenophile reviewed Zaca Mesa Roussanne 2006:

November 2009

VegasOenophile

- Tasted at Lee's Wine Experience 11/7/09

Zaca Mesa Roussanne 2006

Starting at $25^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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larlar516 reviewed Zaca Mesa Roussanne Estate Bottled 2004:

November 2009

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Zaca Mesa Roussanne Estate Bottled 2004

Starting at $24^.34 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Winebork reviewed Copain Roussanne James Berry Vineyard 2007:

November 2009

Winebork

Copain is located on a hillside just off Eastside Road in Windsor, with a sweeping view of the Russian River Valley below. Yet, interestingly, Copain makes no Russian River wines, concentrating instead on vineyards from...

Copain Roussanne James Berry Vineyard 2007

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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RyanGoldschlager reviewed Wellington Roussanne 2001:

November 2009

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Wellington Roussanne 2001

Snoothrank: 3/5

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Brad Coelho wrote in the forum topic: Rhone White Wines for Fall

October 2009

Brad Coelho

This subject is near and dear to me. My wife loathes white Rhones, mostly due ... w/ Beaucastel's big, thick Roussanne dominated whites being the most famous (total winter wines, low in acidity and jammed w/ rich,...

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HondaJohn reviewed 2007 Anaba 'Coriol' White, Sonoma Valley 2007:

October 2009

HondaJohn

Okay ... couldn't wait to let this age more. Floral aromas but some nice honey notes. Nice acid with grapefruit, lime and leche. Developing nicely.

2007 Anaba 'Coriol' White, Sonoma Valley 2007

Starting at $28^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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sacrifice333 reviewed Fattoria del Teso Montcarlo Bianco 2003:

October 2009

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Fattoria del Teso Montcarlo Bianco 2003

Starting at $12^.50 Snoothrank: 3/5

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