Roussanne can tend to be a bit on the pendulous side of the white wine spectrum. We are fortunate in the western hills of Paso to get an ample amount of richness from our sunny days. This pairs well with acidity and tension imparted by limestone soils and extreme diurnal swings.
This offering of Roussanne ticks all of our boxes. A blend of James Berry old vines and MAHA young vines fermented in 30 new French and Hungarian presents a golden straw color accented with a twinge of green apple. Intoxicating aromas of pineapple, chamomile, ocean mist, and wet limestone transcend to an explosive palate filled with notes of grilled stone fruits, brioche, and lemon curd. Finishing with a zesty snap, it calls you back for more. Enjoy with a salad of tomatoes, burrata, hazelnuts and a lemon vinaigrette or Halibut with braised fennel and brown butter. Drink 2024-2036
"The 2022 Roussanne is delicate and understated, lifting from the glass with a mix of wildflowers, young peach, tropical citrus and wet stone. This envelopes the palate with glycerol textures offset by saline minerals, as white pit fruits are complemented by honeyed inner florals. The 2022 tapers off rich yet still remarkably fresh, leaving a spicy sensation and salty flourish that slowly fades." 92 points - Eric Guido, Vinous Media
