Yours truly, just spent a very congenial evening with Vinomaker, Sky King, and a bottle of Tablas Creek 2008 Roussanne, (of course that wasn't the only wine we drank.) A delightful Californian interpretation of a Rhone Valley grape variety, this Roussanne was big and lush having undergone malolactic fermentation and six months of sur lie aging. Although I found it ever so slightly flabby, the honeysuckle and beeswax combination, on the nose, was most gratifying.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
The Rhone in Paso Robles?
Yours truly, just spent a very congenial evening with Vinomaker, Sky King, and a bottle of Tablas Creek 2008 Roussanne, (of course that wasn't the only wine we drank.) A delightful Californian interpretation of a Rhone Valley grape variety, this Roussanne was big and lush having undergone malolactic fermentation and six months of sur lie aging. Although I found it ever so slightly flabby, the honeysuckle and beeswax combination, on the nose, was most gratifying.
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As one of my favorite grape varieties, I can say that as it is made and blended in the Rhone region is often a waste of the true character of this grape. Other varietals such as Marsanne and Vignoier which are often blened with it can add complexity, but this singular variety can stand on its own, even if it is grown in sunny California.
VM: I concur...although a blend of the Rhone whites that you mentioned can be quite lovely.
The two "vinos" are fighting online...
Sky king?....space cadet!
Thomas: It's almost 'pistols at dawn' when we discuss Chardonnay!
Thud: He's 'Sky-King' when he's in the air, 'Space Cadet' when he's on terra firma!
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