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Marsanne-Roussanne

Applegate Valley · Southern Oregon · United States

Fact sheet

grilled fish · roast chicken · soft cheeses · dishes with mushrooms · salads with nuts · white meats with creamy sauces

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201490 pts

The two grapes are co-fermented with native (wild) yeast, in a 50-50 blend. Racy and textural, he wine shows impressive minerality behind crisp flavors of jicama, celery and green apple. The length and definition suggest that this wine may be cellared through 2020 or longer.
201392 pts

A vibrantly aromatic wine with notes of apricot, toast, nutty spices and cream displaying both detail and complexity. The palate is full-bodied yet still shows restraint with fruit and smoky flavors that keep the interest level high through the lingering finish.
201290 pts

This barrel-fermented blend—split equally between the two varieties—displays notes of marzipan, melon, tropical fruit and biscuit. It's medium-plus bodied, with a lingering finish.
201188 pts

At just 12.6% alcohol, this might seem underripe for warm climate varieties, but it tastes perfectly full and nicely balanced. It's tart and lemony, to be sure, and in fact makes a fine accompaniment to fresh-shucked oysters.
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