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Ads by Google      Roussanne Grapes at Starr Ranch The Roussanne is fermenting and aging happily in the wine cellar.   The Roussanne is aging in a stainless steel ‘barrel’ in our wine cellar. http://www.starr-ranch.com/Roussanne%20Grapes.htm      Roussanne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Roussanne is a relatively rare variety of grape grown originally in the Rhône River Valley in France, and used in some white wines there and in the The aroma of Roussanne is often reminiscent of a flowery herbal tea. Unlike some better known white wine grapes, wines based on Roussanne can mature gracefully, holding up well a decade or more after bottling. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roussanne      About Roussanne: a Rhone Grape Varietal Grown at Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles, California After a wine-club-only bottling of two barrels in 2001, we have begun producing a single-varietal Roussanne made from grapes that we feel are particularly characteristic of the varietal. In the Southern Rhône, Roussanne is one of four white grape varietals permitted in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and it is often blended with Grenache Blanc, whose richness and crisp acids highlight Roussanne’s pear and honey flavors. Roussanne grapes are susceptible to powdery mildew and rot, and the vine is a shy producer even under ideal conditions. http://www.tablascreek.com/roussanne.html      Roussanne Vins palmares Roussanne grapes bring finesse, elegance and a delicate bouquet to wines. The Roussanne is blended into the best white wines of Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and many of the white wines of the Languedoc. Probably, if this grape variety was not so fragile, its use in the production of white wines would be much greater. http://www.vins-palmares.com/Roussanne.html      Roussanne Roussanne can be thin and tart and is not often bottled on its own in Europe, being blended with Marsanne in the Rhône and in other areas with Chardonnay. Roussanne wines and blends seem to hold up well with cellaring and may be enjoyable a decade or more past the vintage. As of the 2002 California Grape Acreage Report, there are 177 acres in the state. http://www.winepros.org/wine101/grape_profiles/roussanne.htm      Brézème Roussanne Roussanne can be especially enjoyed with foie gras, crawfish, sole, trout and ch è vre (goat cheese). The Roussanne vineyard is located north of the hill of Brézème. This south facing clos vineyard, being surrounded by an ancient wall, is planted with a mix of varietals but only Roussanne is used for this wine. However, when these problems are overcome Roussanne produces a wonderfully crisp, rich and complex white wine that has the ability to age for decades. http://erictexier.chez.tiscali.fr/wines/nr/brezeme_roussane.htm      Wine of the Week - Trinity Hill 'Mistral' Roussanne Viognier 2000 Roussanne and Viognier are two of the noble white grape varieties in the Rhone Valley. From their Viognier and Roussanne wines planted in 1997 in their Gimblett Gravels vineyard just one barrel was made, i.e. Two amazingly successful matches we had were Feta baked with rosemary and roasted garlic ; and Salmon and Terakihi Fish Cakes (from the 'Casual Nibbles' cookbook). http://www.wineoftheweek.com/archives/wine020602.html      2001 roussanne Winemakers Notes Roussanne is a challenging grape in both the vineyard and winery. In 1998, three acres of Roussanne were planted on the southern end of the Truchard Estate Vineyard. This white varietal has been traditionally associated with the Northern Rhone, where it is blended with Marsanne to make white Hermitage wines. http://www.truchardvineyard.com/winenotes/2001Roussanne.html      Jaffurs Wine Cellars Roussanne Roussanne, along with Viognier and Marsanne, is one of the most important white wine grapes grown in France's Rhone Valley. While it is great as a young wine, it is classic Roussanne and should age for years. This very limited bottling 2003 Stolpman Vineyard Roussanne like the previous vintages, has a focused floral-mineral aroma and flavors of lime, honey, and stone. http://www.jaffurswine.com/roussanne.html      2002 Roussanne Grapes When deciding at what stage to harvest the Roussanne, the goal is to match the sugar content, acidity and phenolic maturity of the grapes. Domaine Sainte Rose harvested the Roussanne on the 11th of September with the grapes registered at 14.5 Baumé and had an acidity content of 4.4 grams/litre H2S04. The Roussanne, with its powerful, greasy characteristics, will be blended with a crisp, fresh, unoaked Chardonnay to make a very complex and unique Domaine Reserve blend. http://www.domaine-sainte-rose.com/2002%20Roussanne%20Grapes.htm      Tablas Creek Vineyard Roussanne 2003: Paso Robles, California Estate Grown Rhone White Wine The 2003 Roussanne is a vibrant expression of the Roussanne grape. Aromas of pear, honeysuckle and marzipan are followed by a wine of rich texture, honey, pear and lemon flavors, bright acidity and a long minerally finish. The 2003 vintage was tremendous: warm and sunny, with cool nights that prolonged the hangtime of the grapes and led to wines with excellent acidity. http://www.tablascreek.com/roussanne03.shtml      jancisrobinson.com The wine they produced was not so exciting here and was labelled simply Bonny Doon Roussanne. Grahm says his cuttings came from the Chateauneuf-du-Pape region where Roussanne but not Viognier is an official white wine ingredient. Varietal Roussanne is a much rarer beast; it is more typically an ingredient in a southern French blend. http://www.cix.co.uk/~jancis/jr405.htm      Roussanne - Information on Roussanne and Roussanne wines Roussanne is one of the most important white grape varieties in the Rhône Valley. Roussanne's name comes from its russet-coloured skin and it produces richly aromatic wines, often with fruit characteristics of lime and blossom. There are plantings of Roussanne in the Languedoc and Rousillon and in the last decade the grape have been cultivated with particular success in California, where it is produced both as a single varietal and as a component of Rhône-style blends. http://www.bbr.com/db/grape-variety/RO?first_product_F=1&ID=null      Untitled Document Whatever the results, he says "as far as I am concerned the roussanne is a different variety, a different grape from the viognier I am getting from the same vineyard. I had originally imported the cuttings from Chateauneuf-du-Pape about 15 years ago where roussanne, as you well know, is a permitted grape and viognier is not. Hundreds of cases of wine labeled as roussanne, a white varietal from France's Rhone Valley, are being recalled by wineries as the news breaks that they are actually northern Rhone's viognier. http://www.planetgrape.com/casesofmistaken.htm      California's Exotic Rhone Wines Roussanne, on the other hand, can age well, and its herb-tinged, sometimes tea-like, flinty aromas and honied, mineral-tinged flavors are complex and interesting. One of the darkest wines in color (probably due to the influence of the marsanne, which produces a deep colored wine), with a salmon hue, Marrouse offers wonderfully fragrant scents of ripe honeydew melon, grapefruit citrus, peaches and apples, which are replicated on the palate. For example, Roussanne has been added to wine labeled Chardonnay by at least one winery, Zaca Mesa in Santa Barbara County, giving the resulting Chardonnay bottling a vibrant lift in acidity and brightness. http://www.sallys-place.com/beverages/wine/vintnerschoice/calif_exotic.htm      Descriptions of Rhone Varietals Grown at Tablas Creek Vineyard: Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, ... Roussanne is often confused with Viognier, and many California vineyards planted Viognier in the 1990s thinking it was Roussanne. Marsanne is a flexible and adaptible grape found throughout the Rhone valley. It reaches its peak in the appellation of Hermitage in the Northern Rhone, where it is often blended with Roussanne. http://www.tablascreek.com/grapes.html      Peay Vineyards: The Past Reviews and Articles Roussanne pairs well with white meats and fish. As it ages, classic roasted hazelnut flavors and viscosity further develop. Marsanne traditionally provides appealing white peach, dried apricot, coconut, and cocoa flavors. http://www.peayvineyards.com/archive_roussanne.shtml      D'Arenberg Roussanne Money Spider 2003 Roussanne is a grape variety not widley planted in Australia. In France however, it is one of the main white varieties of Rhone Valley. [ Home > Wine Cellar > Imported Wines > Australian Wines > Other Australian White Wines > D'Arenberg Roussanne Money Spider 2003 ] http://www.madwine.com/madwine/dromosp20.html      Zefina With names like Roussanne, Viognier, Sangiovese, and Mourvèdre, the grapes Zefina Winery transforms into wines are anything but ordinary. The white grapes used include Bourboulenc, Clairette, Marsanne, Muscardine, Picardan, Roussanne, and Piquepoul (or Picpoule). While these grape varietals may not be as recognizable as Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet, they are certainly equally steeped in winemaking tradition. http://zefina.com/wines.htm      1997 Rousanne As with Viognier, Roussanne is quickly becoming a popular grape among California's more progressive winemakers. One of the most treasured white varietals of the northern Rhone Valley in France, Roussanne is used in exotic white wine blends and as a varietal from Hermitage, St. Joseph and St. P_rey in the North to the great sea of vines found in Provence and The Languedoc-Roussillon areas in the South. With a long rich mouthfeel and loaded with exotic citrus, melon and spicy notes, I feel this Roussanne makes an ideal aperitif as well as a beautiful accompaniment to hedonistic seafood dishes, such as lobster in a ginger-butter sauce. http://www.sonic.net/~epcline/oldsite/rou97.htm      A tantalizing trio / For great whites, try Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier Round and dry with a slight almond and herbal flavor, high alcohol and low acidity, wines made from Marsanne grapes are distinguished from Viognier and Roussanne by their lack of exotic perfume, tropical fruit and finesse. At its best, Roussanne is a high-acid, light-bodied, silky and fragrant wine with delicate, herbal tea and floral aromas and flavors. The Chardonnay grape can be rather neutral, with straightforward apple and pear aromas and flavors; toast and butter characteristics come from oak barrels and fermentation techniques. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/07/31/WI245954.DTL      What is roussanne? : Grape families & Growing regions It is more prevalently planted than the elusive Viognier but less so than the reliable Marsanne, with which it is blended in the white wines of Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, St.-Joseph and St-Péray; and with Syrah and Roussanne in the red wines of the first three. One of a half-dozen principal white vine varieties of the Rhône Valley, Roussanne is the only one which figures in red and white appellations of both the northern and southern Rhône. When conscientiously produced as a stand-alone varietal, Roussanne yields elegant, complex wines of considerable finesse, with good acidic balance and flavors of melon, sweet white fruit, pears, tree blossoms and... http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/6639      Giaconda Nantua 'Les Deux' Chardonnay 2003 There the Roussanne makes its presence felt in a more subtle manner adding textural weight whilst the Chardonnay component ensures the wine is fleet of foot. As the Chardonnay vines have aged we believe the amount of Roussanne can be reduced without substantially changing the character of the wine. For practical purposes the wine is now labelled Chardonnay. http://www.winestar.com.au/prod592.htm      roussanne wine, napa valley, carneros, napa, winery, wineries, wines, chardonnay, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, syrah, roussanne, zinfandel, zin, tempranillo, cabernet franc, tours, wine tasting, free wine tasting, vintage, vines, grapes, tasting. Wine Cellars, Rhone Varietal, Santa Barbara County, vintners, syrah, grenache, mourvedre, cuvee, viognier, roussanne, santa barbara, rhone wines, syrah wine, stolpman, syrah grapes, wine futures, exclusive, bien nacido, jaffurs, sales, tasting, vineyar. wine, Chateau Unang, Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, vineyard, grape, production, terroir, grapes, grenache, syrah, mourvedre, carignan, cinsault, clairette, roussanne, grenache blanc, estate, healthy, variety, varieties, Le Clos, Le Chateau, Cotes du Vent. http://www.bidwines.com/roussanne      Roussanne: The Unsung Hero of White Wine Roussanne is a white grape varietal that is very popular in the Rhone region of France. Roussanne gets its name from the light-brownish russet cast of its ripe berries. In addition to being a wine you can drink young, Roussanne is one of the few white wines that can be put away and http://www.vineguy.com/archive10-10-04.html      The Roussanne-Viognier Controversy Explained Tablas Creek Nursery has been one of the leading sources of true Roussanne in the replanting and growth of popularity of this wonderful grape in the first years of the 21st century. In addition, it makes a tremendous single varietal wine, as in our varietal Roussanne that debuted in 2002. The Roussanne grape is characterized by the following (distinguishing characteristics between it and Viognier are bold): http://www.tablascreek.com/viog-rous.html      Greek wine: Nostos Wines by Ted Manousakis, Hania, Crete The initial vintages were produced for export only, but with the Syrah, Grenache and Roussanne making their market debuts this year, Manousakis feels the time has come to introduce his wines into the Greek market as well. Manousakis was the center of attention as the Greek wine trade and media got their first look at one of the country's most promising new estates. An open house at the winery and vineyards in February (2003) for the Greek wine trade and media was an unqualified success. http://www.greekwinemakers.com/czone/winemakers/Nostos.shtml      2003 Besson Vineyard Roussanne In France, Roussanne is typically blended with Marsanne to produce the famous and scarce white wines of Hermitage. There are few varietal Roussanne wines produced in California, and those are typically made in much riper style than ours. The wine presents a rich golden yellow hue in the glass. http://www.sarahs-vineyard.com/factsheets/03br.html      2003 WINEMAKER'S RESERVE ROUSSANNE & WHITE WINES One of the rarest of the white wine varietals, our 2003 Winemaker’s Reserve Roussanne is full of rich, floral aromas complemented by a touch of spice. 100% Roussanne, this wine was aged in small French oak barrels for a period of five months for added complexity and softness. Our 2003 Winemaker’s Reserve Roussanne is full of rich, floral aromas complemented by a touch of spice. http://info.product-finder.net/ccstore/2003-Winemaker-s-Reserve-Roussanne.html      2004 Roussanne Without any big heat spikes, harvest for the Roussanne came a couple of weeks later than expected, and the richness of flavor and concentration of fruit is the result. Tasting Notes This white wine has delicate floral aromas and has flavors of melon, pears, and tree blossoms with impressions of honeysuckle, green apple and almond. Warm daytime temperatures and cool, marine influenced night temperatures provide optimum conditions for the Roussanne winegrape. http://www.opolo.com/winedetail.cfm?ItemId=0012      2001 Roussanne - Alban Vineyard This wine is 100% Roussanne grown at the Alban Vineyard in the Edna Valley. The good news though is that our exclusive Roussanne block at Bien Nacido is now producing at a level to replace the Alban grapes. I believe this wine will age nicely for 10-15 years. http://www.qupe.com/Wines/roussanne.asp      Roussanne Vin de Pays Cotes de Thongue Wine UK at Special Gift Offers Roussanne Vin de Pays Cotes de Thongue - can be found at Booths Wine, which offer a massive selection of the World's best wines. Roussanne Vin de Pays Cotes de Thongue Wine Roussanne Vin de Pays Cotes de Thongue at Booths Wine for 4.69 http://www.special-gift-offers.co.uk/booths/special-gift-offers-for-b-Roussanne-Vin-de-Pays-Cotes-de-Thongue.htm      Sarah's Vineyard Home The Proprietor and Winemaker at Sarah's Vineyard are dedicated to low-yield grape growing, producing intense site-driven wines. We also believe that the area has great promise for cool-climate Rhône grapes, including Syrah, Roussanne, and Viognier. The winery's eight acres of estate vineyards are evenly planted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with small blocks of Roussanne and Viognier coming into production over the next few years. http://sarahs-vineyard.com      Austin Hope Roussanne Page This balance of sugar and acid is crucial and is the key factor in making a lush, well balanced wine. The Austin Hope Roussanne is a very unique wine. It is then aged for 9 to 10 months before being bottled. http://www.austinhope.com/roussanne.htm      Tom Hill Wine Tasting Notes Archives (California Roussanne, October 17, 1996) I would go out on a limb and claim that Roussanne is another variety that will someday make great/ world-class white wine in Calif. Unfortunately, it will probably only remain a niche market because there is no Burgundy/Bordeaux counterpart to attract the Wine Spectator's bleating flock of sheep. I thought they were extremely interesting wines and not unlike some of the old Chave Hermitage Blancs I've had, but much more ripe fruit and w/o that underlying earthy/stoney character the Chaves seem to have. Jancis Robinson's new Grape Varieties book label Roussanne as a variety that often needs some age to show well. http://www.sbwines.com/trh/October17_1996.html      Wines The grapes are somewhat prone to rot, but high in acidity and in aromatic qualities. In the Southern Rhone, roussanne is often the premium component of white blends. The same qualities that make Roussanne a racy, lively wine also give it the potential to age — setting it apart from the other Rhone whites. http://www.rhonerangers.org/html/wines.html      Zaca mesa 1998 zaca vineyards roussanne The 1998 Roussanne showcases uniquely diverse spicy and floral aromas: complex honey, pear, apricot, peach, nectarine, almond, and a hint of orange and lime. Enjoy the 1998 Roussanne with your favorite spicy Chinese or Thai dish. The mid-palate is supple and round, perfectly balanced with firm mineral texture and acidity. http://www.winesales4u.com/Zaca_mesa__1998_zaca_vineyards_roussanne_550.html      Roussanne - Food & Cooking palomar, palomar, poole, rancho california, rey sol, riesling, roussanne, sangiovese, southern california, syrah, temecula, vine, vines, vinter, viognier, wine, wine making, wine order, wine tasting, wine tours, winemaking, winery, wines, wine tours, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, carneros, free wine tasting, grapes, merlot, napa, napa valley, pinot noir, roussanne, syrah, tasting room, tempranillo, vines, vintage, wine tasting, wineries, winery, wines, zin, zinfandel, wine santa barbara, exclusive, syrah wine, rhone varietal, santa barbara county, bien nacido, cuvee, grenache, jaffurs, mourvedre, rhone, rhone wines, roussanne, sales, stolpman, syrah, syrah grapes, tasting, vineyard, vineyards, vintners, viognier, wine futures, wine shop, wineries, wine cellars, thompson http://www.cookingclub.info/directory/roussanne.html      2001 Roussanne The 2001 Bonterra Roussanne is a perfect aperitif wine and will flatter smoked or spicy appetizers, baked oysters, and a wide variety of fresh seafood. These aromas follow through to the palate with bright apple and stone fruit flavors with excellent freshness and particularly lively acidity carrying into the finish. "...Roussanne has emerged as Bonterra's star of the 1999 vintage. http://www.bonterra.com/roussanne.html      K&L Wines: 2002 Tablas Creek Roussanne The wine is exuberantly and elegantly Roussanne in character, with honey, honeysuckle, and pear aromatics, a rich, viscous mouthfeel with just a hint of oak, and a long, lingering finish. Aromas of rose water intermixed with pineapples, candle wax, and lanolin are followed by a well defined, intense full bodied white. For our entire selection of California wines, please visit this link. http://www.klwines.com/product.asp?sku=1008672      Rhône (wine region) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The only white grape varieties in the north are viognier, marsanne, and roussanne. Syrah is the only red grape variety allowed in these wines. Hermitage AOC - reds with syrah and up to 10% ~ 15% http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhône_(wine_region)      Thornton Winery The desire was to give the wine only a slight nuance of oak, and not overwhelm the fruit character of the Roussanne. In the end, the alluring aroma of nectarines and herbal tea capture the senses and yield to the rich body and lingering finish. More subtle fruit aromas with a delicate herbal background make it much more approachable in many respects. http://www.thorntonwine.com/winenotesw209-01.html      Isenhower Cellars ultra premium Walla Walla, Washington, winery. Syrah Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Roussanne Viognier Founded in 1999 by Brett and Denise Isenhower, Isenhower Cellars is a Walla Walla boutique winery producing highly allocated wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Roussanne, Syrah, and Viognier. Denise and Brett purchased grapes through acre contracts from unique Eastern Washington vineyards that produce excellent wines, respect the environment and seek to enhance the health of the soil. Sunlight, water, soil, vine, and hard work create a wondrous beverage that enriches life. http://www.isenhowercellars.com      The Roussanne Original aromatic elements of the Roussanne : honeysuckle, discreet narcissus, green coffee and iris root. Even in low proportions it gives to the other white varieties a great elegance and an additional aroma, roundness and flesh. http://www.beaurenard.fr/english/gb-roussane.html      WineDay: Rooting for Roussanne However, here in California Shirley Sobon tells me the vine is alive and robust...as is the white wine it produces. Try a bottle and find out why the Roussanne has been around for 2000 years. Fred McMillin, a veteran wine writer, has taught wine history for 30 years on three continents. http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/wineday/wd0897/wd081897.html      Kinkead Ridge Vineyard and Winery, Ripley, Ohio - Exclusively Vinifera / east of Cincinnati in the Ohio River Valley Smaller quantities of Petit Verdot, Roussanne and Sauvignon Blanc fill out the mix. http://kinkeadridge.com      Oddbins - Virginie Roussanne, Vin de Pays d`Oc 2003 More often found in partnership with Marsanne or Viognier, it`s a joy to see Roussanne bottled as a single entity, not subdued by other grape personalities. Roussanne has taken to its warm, windy home in the Minervois well, achieving full ripeness alongside fantastic flavour development. Acidity is perhaps a bit low for my tastes which means it should be paired with equally subtly flavoured food. http://www.oddbins.com/products/productinfo.asp?sku=22253      Seppelt Limited Release Marsanna Roussanne 2003 (stelvin) Sourced exclusively from the Glenlofty vineyard, this wine possesses varietal floral fruit character and a palate with rich intensity of flavour. The 2003 vintage saw the first significant crop of Marsanne and Roussanne, demonstrating clear varietal expression coupled with a refined concentration, which bodes well for an exciting first vintage of the Seppelt Marsanne Roussanne. Each vintage, outstanding parcels of fruit are selected, vinified and released under the http://www.boccaccio.com.au/prod398.htm      Torbreck Viognier Marsanne Roussanne 2002 The grapes are picked reasonably ripe, hence the wine has a soft acidity but a rich, opulent palate. The wine exhibits typical Viognier aromatics of dried apricots, orange blossom and honeysuckle with lots of savoury notes from the Marsanne balanced by mineral flinty characteristics from the Roussanne. This 2002 should be consumed during its first 12-24 months of life. http://www.winestar.com.au/prod280.htm      Michael~David Vineyards Ripkin - as Roussanne, who, finally, sold the resulting grapes to Michael~David Vineyards. This wine was awarded "Best Rhone in the World" as a Roussanne at the 2000 Los Angeles International Wine Competition. However, using DNA testing, U.C. Davis later determined that this unique grape is a rare clone of Viognier that mysteriously appeared in California during the past decade and is not, in fact, a Roussanne after all. http://www.lodivineyards.com/winesicn.htm

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