Roussanne 2021

TASTING NOTES

This wine is teeming with complexity. Aromas of green tea with a dollop of honey, cantaloupe, kiwi, and almond. A rich, seamless palate includes violet confit, custard, asian pear, and apricot. This is our biggest wine in the lineup.

VINEYARD NOTES

We have 2 acres planted to Roussanne, our resident princess varietal. Prone to rot, shatter, and uneven ripening, Roussanne keeps us busy during the growing season, to say the least. Our East to West row orientation utilizes the Delta breeze, providing crucial airflow that keeps rot at bay. We also employ a special leafing technique that opens up cluster architecture, enhancing the breeze effect, alongside its many other benefits.

WINEMAKER NOTES

Thankfully, Roussanne is more forgiving in the winery, making it the most rewarding in our eyes. Everything is hand-picked, hand-sorted, and whole cluster pressed. We harvest in the early morning to capture vital acidity that provides vibrancy to the wine. The juice is fermented cool in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve pure fruit expressions. Sur lie aging in tank until bottling aides texture formation.