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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)

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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lingprof reviewed L'Aventure Estate Roussanne 2008 2008:

October 2009

lingprof

Nice. Fruity and not too acidic.

L'Aventure Estate Roussanne 2008 2008

Starting at $35^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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winescribbler reviewed Sadie Family Sequillo White 2007:

September 2009

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A magical blend of principally Chenin Blanc with Marsanne, Roussanne and a touch of Viognier. Creamy edged, full, textural, weighty reminiscent of a Pinot Gris but with more of a crisp finish. Very food friendly....

Sadie Family Sequillo White 2007

Starting at $26^.49 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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ONUMello reviewed Big House White 2008:

September 2009

ONUMello

Lots of floral and citrus notes on the nose, with a similar palate, leading ... canelli, viognier, and roussanne). There's a bit of oak that gives a bit of a buttered toast/smokey component, but it's well balanced and...

Big House White 2008

Starting at $7^.49 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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mark reviewed McDowell Valley Vineyards Viognier Roussanne 2008:

September 2009

mark

Melon, light fruit and a bit of clay. Just a touch of sweetness and melon flavor. A soft wine.

McDowell Valley Vineyards Viognier Roussanne 2008

Starting at $22^.00 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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