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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Roussanne’

Domaine de L’Idylle, Divine Alpine Roussanne 2016, IGP Blanc Allobrogie, France, Wine Casual
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May 13, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de L’Idylle Divine Alpine Roussanne 2016 – The Lighter, Fresh-Fruit Side of Roussanne

Domaine de L’Idylle, Divine Alpine Roussanne 2016, IGP Blanc Allobrogie, France

Tasting Note: A roussanne that expresses the lighter, fresh-fruit side of the grape with a pleasing chalky character.[Read more]

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Jester Hill Wines, Touchstone Roussanne 2017, Granite Belt, Queensland, Australia, Wine Casual
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January 27, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Jester Hill Wines Touchstone Roussanne 2017 – A Characterful Version of a Rhone Grape

Jester Hill Wines, Touchstone Roussanne 2017, Granite Belt, Queensland, Australia

Tasting Note: A characterful version of a Rhone grape that combines florality, flavor intensity and finesse.[Read more]

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Jester Hill Wines, Sparkling Roussanne 2016, Granite Belt, Queensland, Australia, Wine Casual
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January 26, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Jester Hill Wines Sparkling Roussanne 2016 – One of Only Three Sparkling Roussannes Made in the World

Jester Hill Wines, Sparkling Roussanne 2016, Granite Belt, Queensland, Australia

Tasting Note: One of only three sparkling Roussannes made in the world as far as the winery knows, this wine offers a sparkling take on a classic Rhone grape.[Read more]

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Otis Kenyon, Roussanne 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 11, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Otis Kenyon Roussanne 2017 – White-Wine Rhone Lovers Will Fine Welcome Respite in this Washington-State Roussanne

Otis Kenyon, Roussanne 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: White-wine Rhone lovers will find welcome respite in this bottle of Columbia Valley, Washington roussanne.[Read more]

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Essay, Chenin Blanc 2016, South Africa, Wine Casual
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August 1, 2019
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Essay Chenin Blanc-Viognier-Roussanne Blend 2016 – An Easy-Going South African White Blend

Essay, Chenin Blanc-Viognier-Roussanne Blend 2016, South Africa

Tasting Note: A straightforward, easy-going South African chenin-blanc-based white blend that is good in its dimension and would be good to pair with a weekday meal.[Read more]

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Point Ormond, Roussanne 2013, Upper Goulburn, Australia, Wine Casual
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November 27, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Point Ormond Roussanne 2013 – Exceeds Expectations at An Affordable Price

Point Ormond, Roussanne 2013, Upper Goulburn, Australia

Tasting Note: Rhone-styled whites are gaining in marketshare, and Australia is seeking its piece of the market.[Read more]

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Domaine de la Terre Rouge, Enigma 2009, Sierra Foothills, California, Wine Casual
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October 3, 2016
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Domaine de la Terre Rouge Enigma 2009 – A Light-Bodied, Rhone-Styled White Blend

Domaine de la Terre Rouge, Enigma 2009, Sierra Foothills, California

Tasting Note: A light, Rhône-styled, white blend.[Read more]

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Domaine de la Terre Rouge, Roussanne 2010, Monarch Mine Vineyard, Sierra Foothills, California, Wine Casual
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October 2, 2016
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Domaine de la Terre Rouge Roussanne 2010 Monarch Mine Vineyard – Fruit Takes a Backseat to Oak

Domaine de la Terre Rouge, Roussanne 2010, Monarch Mine Vineyard, Sierra Foothills, California

Tasting Note: Yellow to golden in color this roussanne has a nose of buttery oaky vanilla with the fruit taking a back seat to the oak.[Read more]

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