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Mccrea Cellars Roussanne Ciel du Cheval Vyd 2005

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Mccrea Cellars Roussanne Ciel du Cheval Vyd (2005)

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Winery:
McCrea Cellars
Varietal:
Roussanne
Region:
USA > Washington > Benton County > Yakima Valley AVA > Red Mountain
Type:
 
Color:
White
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User Tags:  spicy, acidic, color descriptors, balance, round, nose, old, bottling, buy, earthy 


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Winemakers Notes

Roussanne, one of the six white Rhône grapes of Châteauneuf du Pape, is a relative newcomer to
Washington State. Orange and peach blossom aromas and flavors are characteristic of the variety.
After gentle whole-cluster press, the juice was fermented in stainless tank. A portion of Viognier was
added to lift and brighten the blend.
The 2005 vintage was a perfect combination of a frost-free spring, an even, warm summer, and a
protracted 'Indian summer' -- virtually ideal conditions for excellent wine grapes. The extra hang time
produced read more...

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Snooth User: joshwoodward
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Spicy nose, with lots of pine. On the palate, viscous, very grapey, spicy. Really interesting! Big body, medium acidity. Balanced oak. Light round sweetness. Earthy funk that might get old after a bottle? I'll have to let you know, because it intrigued me enough to buy one. :) $30


May 2009

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